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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from Moridae family (e.g., silver hake misclassified)
Moridae family fillets are separate from Merlucciidae hake under 0304.79.
If further processed into pellets for pasta stuffing
Fish pellets unfit for direct consumption may go to Chapter 19 prepared foods.
If sold as retail-trimmed portions, not industrial fillets
Retail-packed fish fillets can fall under other processed fish in 0306.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use DNA testing if needed for species verification amid common mislabeling in gadoids
• Document block vs
• IQF packing; bulk packs may face different valuation scrutiny
• Ensure no mincing; pure fillets only to remain in 0304.74 vs. 0304.89
Related Products under HTS 0304.74.50.00
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
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 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.