Fresh Silver Hake Fillets from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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