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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not filleted but whole or headed/gutted
Whole or processed hake (not fillets) falls under frozen fish excluding fillets in heading 0303.
If from other gadiform families like cod (Gadidae)
Fillets from Gadidae (cod) or similar but not hake are classified separately under 0304.79.
If cooked, breaded, or otherwise prepared
Prepared or preserved fish products move to Chapter 16, not fresh/chilled/frozen fillets.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with scientific names (Merluccius bilinearis) via documentation to confirm HTS classification
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and prior notice requirements; include lot traceability for frozen fillets
• Avoid misclassification as headed/cleaned fish (0304.71); ensure products are true skinless fillets
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Frozen Red Hake Fillets
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.
Frozen Whiting Hake Fillets
Frozen skinless, boneless fillets from Whiting Hake (Merluccius bilinearis), often marketed as 'whiting' in US trade. Used in value-added products like fish portions. HTS 0304.74.50.00 for other frozen hake fillets from Merlucciidae.
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.
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.