Chilled Southern Blue Hake Fillets from Germany
Chilled fillets of southern blue hake (Macruronus magellanicus), skin-on or off, from Moridae family stocks. HTS 0304.44.00.30 applies to these fresh/chilled other fish fillets specifically hake. Used in fish sticks or grilling.
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
• Test for histamine levels in chilled fish to meet FDA safety thresholds
• Declare exact HTS statistical suffix .30 for hake to avoid defaulting to broader 0304.49
• Include processing method proof (no cooking/freezing) in entry docs