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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0304.72Lower: 10% vs 35%

If chilled rather than frozen

Chilled hake fillets are distinctly classified under 0304.72.

1604.19.22Higher: 39% vs 35%

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