Frozen Cape Hake Fillets
Deep-skin frozen fillets of Cape Hake (Merluccius capensis), sourced from South African waters, Merluccius spp. Ideal for premium fish & chips. Classified in HTS 0304.74.50.00 as other frozen hake.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If chilled rather than frozen
Chilled hake fillets are distinctly classified under 0304.72.
If smoked or lightly cooked
Any smoking or cooking moves to prepared fish in heading 1604.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Attach veterinary health certificates from exporting country for EU/US equivalence
• Monitor moisture content; excessive drip loss can trigger reclassification reviews
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