Fresh Chilled Silver Hake Fillets
Fresh chilled, skin-on fillets from silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis), Merlucciidae family, packed in ice for sushi or gourmet markets. Falls under 0304.44.0090 for other fresh/chilled fillets of specified deep-sea cod-like families.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from cod (Gadus morhua)
Primary cod species have dedicated statistical breaks within 0304.43, not 'other'.
If cooked or smoked
Prepared or preserved fish fillets move to Chapter 16, as 0304 covers only fresh/chilled/frozen raw meat.
If imported whole fresh or chilled
Whole fresh hake falls under 0302.74 for Gadiformes, before filleting into 0304.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide scientific name and family confirmation on commercial invoice to avoid reclassification
• Use insulated packaging with gel packs to preserve chilled status during transit
• Watch for common pitfall of partial freezing leading to duty disputes; test core temperature
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