Frozen Skinned Hake Blocks from Mexico
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.
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Import Tips
• 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