Frozen Whiting Hake Fillets from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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