Chilled Silver Hake Fillets from Mexico
Fresh chilled fillets of silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis), Merlucciidae family, typically used in seafood processing. Falls under HTS 0304.53.0090 for other fresh/chilled fish meat from listed gadiform families, distinct from rockfish or flatfish. Chapter notes exclude pellets or flours fit for human consumption.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include FDA prior notice and harvest certificates to prove fresh/chilled status and species identity
• Label with country of catch and processing date to prevent disputes over 'other' classification
• Watch for reclassification if minced, which may shift to general fish meat subheadings