Fresh Silver Hake Fillets from Germany
Fresh fillets from silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis), Merlucciidae family, popular in seafood processing. These lean white fillets are chilled on ice for maximum freshness. Fits HTS 0304.44.00 for fresh/chilled fillets of specified cod-like families.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Use FDA prior notice for chilled fish imports and ensure HACCP plans cover pathogen controls
• Document processing method to prove 'fillets' status (removed head, viscera, bones, skin)
• Monitor moisture content; excess ice glaze could trigger reclassification as frozen