Fresh Chilled Silver Hake Fillets from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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