Frozen Silver Hake Fillets

Frozen whiting or silver hake fillets (Merluccius bilinearis), often used in chowders and bait. These qualify under HTS 0304.89.50 as other frozen fish fillets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0304.82.50Same rate: 35%

If true hake (Merluccius spp. other varieties)

Some hake types have specific 0304.82 classification based on precise species.

0304.89Same rate: 35%

If catfish fillets

Pangasius or catfish fillets are separated into 0304.89.20.

1604.11.20Higher: 41% vs 35%

If prepared or preserved

Canned or sauced hake fillets move to Chapter 16 processed fish.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Use ISF filing with detailed species breakdown for 10+2 data accuracy

β€’ Test for heavy metals per FDA import alerts, especially from certain waters

β€’ Avoid pitfall of declaring as bait-only, which might invoke different veterinary rules

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Frozen skinless fillets of Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma), a whitefish commonly used in fish sticks and surimi production. These are classified under HTS 0304.89.50 as frozen fillets of other fish excluding major species like salmon, tuna, or halibut. They are not minced and meet the definition of fish fillets in Chapter 3.

Frozen Hoki Fillets

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Frozen boneless fillets of Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus), a flaky white fish used in gourmet dishes. Classified in HTS 0304.89.50 for frozen fillets of other fish, excluding species with dedicated codes like Atlantic cod under separate provisions.

Frozen Ocean Perch Fillets

Frozen redfish or ocean perch fillets (Sebastes spp.), skin-off and vacuum-packed for retail. HTS 0304.89.50 applies to these frozen fillets of unspecified other fish species.

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