Frozen Silver Hake Fish Meat Blocks from Japan
Frozen blocks of minced silver hake meat (Merluccius bilinearis) from the Merlucciidae family, in bulk packaging over 6.8 kg. Used primarily for fish sticks or surimi production. Falls under HTS 0304.95.10.90 for other frozen fish meat of specified families in bulk containers.
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
• Provide scientific name and catch certificates to prove Merlucciidae origin and avoid misclassification
• Label with net weight, processing date, and storage temperature to meet FDA frozen seafood import standards
• Watch for Section 232 or antidumping duties on certain hake from specific countries