Frozen Hake Fillets in Bulk from Japan
Frozen fillets from hake (Merluccius spp.), a fish of the Merlucciidae family, packed in bulk containers exceeding 6.8 kg. These are skinless, boneless fillets suitable for further processing in the food industry. Classified under HTS 0304.95.10.90 as frozen fish meat from Merlucciidae, in immediate containers over 6.8 kg, other than specified exclusions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fish species identification documents to confirm Merlucciidae family and exclude Alaska Pollock
• Ensure immediate containers weigh over 6.8 kg with contents; provide gross weight certificates to avoid reclassification
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and import alerts for histamine controls in frozen fish