Frozen Red Hake Fillets from Germany
Frozen block-frozen fillets of Red Hake (Urophycis chuss), classified within Urophycis spp. of the Merlucciidae family. These are primarily used in fish sticks and industrial processing. HTS 0304.74.50.00 covers these as 'other' frozen hake fillets.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide commercial invoice specifying Urophycis chuss and fillet processing details to prevent disputes
• Ensure IQF or block-frozen status is documented; test for histamine levels per FDA guidelines
• Watch for blending with non-hake species, which could shift to 0304.79; request lab certification