Fresh Whiting Fillets

Fresh fillets from Pacific whiting (Merluccius productus), Merlucciidae, valued for surimi production. Delicate texture requires immediate chilling. Precisely matches HTS 0304.44.00 for fresh/chilled fillets of hake family.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0304.69.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen whiting

All frozen 'other fish fillets' go to residual 0304.69.

1605.40Lower: 10% vs 35%

If made into surimi pre-formed blocks

Surimi and prepped fish preparations shift to Chapter 16.

0304.91Lower: 16% vs 35%

If swordfish or herrings (excluded families)

Major species have dedicated subheadings outside 0304.44.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Test for freshness indicators (ammonia levels, texture) to support chilled status claims

β€’ Include commercial invoice specifying family (Merlucciidae) and processing state

β€’ Avoid bulk freezing contamination; maintain separate chilled logistics chains

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Fresh Hake Fillets

Fresh fillets from hake (Merluccius spp.), a fish of the Merlucciidae family, sourced from cold Atlantic waters. These skinless, boneless fillets are chilled immediately after processing to preserve quality. Classified under HTS 0304.44.00 as fresh or chilled fillets of Merlucciidae family fish.

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Fresh Silver Hake Fillets

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.

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