Frozen Argentine Hake Fillet Blocks from Japan
Skinned frozen blocks of Argentine hake (Merluccius hubbsi), each exceeding 4.5 kg, divided for subsequent grinding into consistent sizes for surimi production. Fits HTS 0304.74.10.00 for frozen hake blocks intended for mincing or uniform cutting from Merlucciidae. Sourced from South Atlantic fisheries.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Source from approved fisheries with traceability docs to meet seafood import monitoring
• Declare in kilograms per block accurately; discrepancies lead to penalties
• Consult statistical note on shrimp but note it doesn't apply to finfish like hake