Fresh Chilled Silver Hake from Germany
Silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis), a cold-water fish from the Merlucciidae family, imported fresh or chilled whole. This product falls under HTS 0302.59.50 as it belongs to the specified gadiform families, excluding fillets and offal. It is commonly used in seafood markets for immediate consumption or processing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify species identification via scientific name to confirm Merlucciidae family classification
• Ensure refrigeration chain documentation to prove 'fresh or chilled' status, avoiding frozen reclassification
• Obtain catch certificates to comply with seafood import regulations and avoid antidumping duties