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.

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.

0304.71Lower: 10% vs 35%

If from cod (Gadus morhua)

Primary cod species have dedicated statistical breaks within 0304.43, not 'other'.

1604.14.40.00Same rate: 35%

If cooked or smoked

Prepared or preserved fish fillets move to Chapter 16, as 0304 covers only fresh/chilled/frozen raw meat.

0302.74.00.00Same rate: 35%

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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