Fresh Silver Hake Fillets

Fresh fillets from silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis), a species of the Merlucciidae family, skinned and deboned for immediate use. These are fresh or chilled fillets classified under HTS 0304.44.00.30 as they belong to the specified hake families and are not minced or processed further. Ideal for sushi-grade applications or quick cooking.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0304.61.00.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen instead of fresh or chilled

Frozen fillets of Gadidae/Merlucciidae shift to heading 0304.61, as temperature state determines subheading.

0302.71Lower: 10% vs 35%

If whole or in simple dressed form (e.g., headless)

Neither filleted nor minced fish remain under Chapter 3 heading 0302 for Gadidae, not processed to fillet level.

0304.99Lower: 16% vs 35%

If from non-specified families like tilapia

Only Bregmacerotidae etc. families qualify for 0304.44; other fish fillets go to 0304.99.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify species identification with scientific names (e.g

Merluccius bilinearis) via documentation to confirm hake classification

Maintain cold chain with temperature logs below 4°C for fresh/chilled status; exceeding this risks reclassification to frozen (0304.61)

Check Section 609 compliance if any shrimp contamination risk, though unlikely for hake