Frozen Silver Hake Fillets from Germany
Whole frozen silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis) from the Atlantic, caught and quick-frozen at sea to preserve freshness. Classified under HTS 0303.66.00.00 as frozen hake of the Merluccius species, excluding fillets of heading 0304. Not processed into flour, meal, or pellets suitable for human consumption per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify species identification via scientific naming to confirm Merluccius or Urophycis; obtain catch certificates for traceability
• Avoid misclassification as fillets under 0304; ensure no processing into pellets (heading 0309)
• Label with country of origin and freezing date for FDA compliance