Industrial Frozen Hake Meat Blocks from Mexico
Large-scale frozen blocks (>4.5 kg) of skinned hake (Merluccius hubbsi) fillets, portioned for mincing into fishmeal alternatives or uniform cuts. HTS 0304.74.10.00 covers this as frozen, skinned, block-frozen hake imported explicitly for processing into uniform pieces. Used in foodservice manufacturing.
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
• Obtain binding ruling from CBP on processing intent if volumes are high to prevent audits
• Label packs clearly with net weight, species (Merluccius spp.), and 'not for direct retail'
• Ensure no binders added, as pellets would reclassify per chapter notes