Frozen Skinned Hake Fillet Blocks

Frozen blocks of skinned hake fish fillets exceeding 4.5 kg each, prepared for industrial mincing or portioning. Fits HTS 0304.89.10 as 'other fish' fillets that are skinned, block-frozen over 4.5 kg, and destined for processing into uniform pieces. Not for direct consumer sale.

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%

Alternative Classifications

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

0304.89Same rate: 35%

If unskinned rather than skinned

Unskinned frozen fillets of other fish go to 0304.89.20, separate from skinned provisions.

1604.19.41Higher: 45% vs 35%

If pre-minced or ground before freezing

Prepared or preserved fish meat (minced/ground) falls under Chapter 16, not fresh/frozen fillets in 0304.

0304.82.50Same rate: 35%

If fillets of specific species like swordfish

Certain high-value fish like swordfish have dedicated subheadings outside 'other fish'.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include end-user affidavits confirming blocks will be processed into minced/ground product post-import

Label shipments clearly as 'for industrial processing only' to prevent reclassification

Monitor block weights during freezing; documentation must prove >4.5 kg to avoid duty shifts