Frozen Silver Hake Block Fillets from China
Frozen skinned silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis) fillets from Merlucciidae, formed into blocks over 4.5 kg each for subsequent mincing or uniform cutting. Classified under HTS 0304.79.10.90 due to being frozen, skinned, block-packed gadiform fillets imported specifically for industrial breakdown. Primarily used in fish stick or patty production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain CBP Form 3461 or equivalent for block weights and skin removal certification to avoid reclassification
• Source from sustainable fisheries with ASC/MSC labels to preempt Lacey Act declarations