Frozen Skinned Hake Blocks

Frozen skinned fillets of hake (Merluccius spp., Merlucciidae family), divided into pieces and packed into blocks exceeding 4.5 kg each. Specifically imported for further processing by mincing, grinding, or cutting into uniform portions for fish sticks or patties. Classified under HTS 0304.79.10 due to the Gadidae/Merlucciidae family, skinned state, block freezing over 4.5 kg, and processing intent.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0304.71Lower: 10% vs 35%

If not skinned

Unskinned frozen fillets of Gadidae/Merlucciidae fall under 0304.71, as skinning changes the specific description.

0304.89Lower: 10% vs 35%

If from other fish families like salmon

Fillets from non-specified families (e.g., Salmonidae) classify under 0304.89 'other frozen fillets'.

0303.81.00Same rate: 35%

If fresh or chilled instead of frozen

Fresh/chilled fillets of Gadidae/Merlucciidae go to 0303.81, as this code is strictly for frozen products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide affidavits or contracts proving import intent for mincing, grinding, or uniform cutting to qualify under this subheading

Verify fish species belongs to specified families (e.g

Merlucciidae) via scientific documentation; misidentification leads to reclassification

Blocks must net over 4.5 kg each—include weight certificates; skinned status requires clear processing records