Fresh Hake Fillets
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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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If whole or in simple dressed form (gutted, scaled)
Whole or dressed hake (not fillets) falls under heading 0303 for fresh/chilled fish excluding fillets.
If rock lobster or similar crustacean meat
Heading 0304.61 applies to crustacean fillets, not finfish like hake.
If from other fish families like salmon
Other fresh/chilled fish fillets not in specified Gadidae/Merlucciidae families go to 0304.89.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification via scientific name (Merluccius) on documentation to confirm Merlucciidae family classification
• Maintain cold chain with temperature logs below 4°C to qualify as 'fresh or chilled' and avoid reclassification as frozen
• Include FDA prior notice and comply with HACCP plans to prevent common seafood import holds
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