Frozen Skinned Silver Hake Blocks from China
Frozen skinned silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis, Merlucciidae) fillets in blocks >4.5 kg, imported for cutting into uniform bait pieces or mince. Fits 0304.79.10: skinned, block-frozen, Merlucciidae family, processing purpose.
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
• For bait use, still qualify if minced/cut uniformly; provide buyer specs as import intent proof
• Avoid glazing over 15% ice to maintain net block weight >4.5 kg calculation
• Cross-check with NOAA for species quotas; Gadidae/Merlucciidae may have additional regs