Fresh European Hake Fillets from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• EU exports need health certificates from approved establishments per FDA FSMA
• Monitor shelf life; hake spoils quickly, so import within 48 hours of catch
• Avoid common pitfall of incorrect HTS by confirming family via INN database