Frozen Argentine Hake Fillets
Skin-on frozen fillets from Argentine Hake (Merluccius hubbsi), a key commercial species in the Merluccius genus from Merlucciidae. Exported primarily from South America for EU and US markets. Falls under HTS 0304.74.50.00 as other frozen hake.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh whole hake, not filleted
Fresh hake (not fillets) is under heading 0302 for fresh whole fish.
If salted or in brine
Salted/smoked hake fillets shift to prepared/preserved fish in Chapter 16.
If specifically categorized as Patagonian hake with skin
Some sub-specific treatments for skin-on may align differently, but generally 'other'.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include catch certificates and chain-of-custody docs for IUU (illegal fishing) compliance
• Label with country of origin and processing details; ensure no additives to stay in 0304
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Frozen Silver Hake Fillets
Frozen skinless fillets from Silver Hake (Merluccius bilinearis), a species of the Merluccius genus belonging to the Merlucciidae family. These fillets are individually quick frozen (IQF) for retail and foodservice use. Classified under HTS 0304.74.50.00 as frozen hake fillets in the 'other' category.
Frozen Red Hake Fillets
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Frozen Whiting Hake Fillets
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Frozen Cape Hake Fillets
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