Chilled Cape Hake Fillets
Fillets from Cape Hake (Merluccius capensis), chilled for export from South Africa. Specifically HTS 0304.53.00.30 for hake species in Merlucciidae family, fresh or chilled. Known for mild flavor in fish tacos.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen hake
Frozen fillets of Bregmacerotidae etc., including hake, use 0304.81.
If shellfish misclassified
Molluscs have separate headings like 0307; finfish like hake stay in 0304.
If frozen and considered a vegetable substitute (rare)
Inedible frozen fish portions might analogize, but edible hake remains Chapter 3.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Check for Section 609 compliance if any shrimp contamination risk in processing
• Include lab tests for heavy metals, as deep-water hake may accumulate mercury
• File with CBP using entry type 11 for consumption; bond for refrigerated warehouse
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Skinless and boneless fillets from hake (Merluccius spp.), fresh or chilled, sourced from cold Atlantic waters. Classified under HTS 0304.53.00.30 as fresh or chilled fillets of hake from the Merlucciidae family, excluding mincemeat. Ideal for sushi-grade applications or quick pan-searing.
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Fresh Hake Loins
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Fresh European Hake Fillets
High-quality fillets from European hake (Merluccius merluccius), fresh off the boat. HTS 0304.53.00.30 applies to fresh/chilled hake meat from Merlucciidae. Prized for bouillabaisse in Mediterranean cuisine.
Chilled Hake Meat Blocks
Block-formed hake meat from trimmings, chilled, not minced. Under HTS 0304.53.00.30 as other hake fish meat, fresh/chilled from Merlucciidae. Used for fish sticks production.