Frozen Skinned Pacific Hake Blocks

Frozen skinned Pacific hake (Merluccius productus, Merlucciidae) in large blocks over 4.5 kg for industrial grinding into fishmeal or patties. HTS 0304.79.10 due to family, skinning, block size, and mincing import purpose.

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%

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Alternative Classifications

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

2309.90.48Lower: 23.9% vs 35%

If further processed into fish meal pellets

Pellets fit for human consumption shift to 0309 per chapter notes; animal feed to 23.

0304.61.00Same rate: 35%

If rock lobster or similar non-specified

Only specific families here; others to 0304.61 fillets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use tamper-proof packaging to prove blocks intact >4.5 kg at entry

Document supply chain from Gadidae/Merlucciidae fisheries for audit-proof entries

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