Chilled European Hake Fillets from China
Chilled skinless fillets of European hake (Merluccius merluccius) from the Merlucciidae family, vacuum-packed for preservation. Classified under HTS 0304.44.00.30 due to being fresh/chilled fillets of hake species explicitly listed. Commonly used in European-style fish dishes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide FDA prior notice and fish species certificates to avoid customs delays
• Ensure no mincing; whole fillets only, as minced meat falls under 0304.81+
• Label with country of catch and harvest date for traceability per seafood import rules