Frozen Skinned Silver Hake Blocks from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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