Frozen Hake Fillets in Bulk

Frozen fillets from hake (Merluccius spp.), a fish of the Merlucciidae family, packed in bulk or immediate containers exceeding 6.8 kg. These are skinless, boneless portions suitable for industrial food processing. Classified under HTS 0304.95.10 due to the specific family, frozen state, and container weight.

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.

0304.82.10Same rate: 35%

If from Alaska Pollock (Theragra chalcogramma)

Alaska Pollock has its own specific subheading excluding it from the general Gadidae category here.

0304.99Lower: 16% vs 35%

If from other fish families not listed

Only Bregmacerotidae, Gadidae, etc., families qualify; others fall under residual 0304.99.

0303Lower: 10% vs 35%

If fresh or chilled instead of frozen

Fresh/chilled fillets of these families are in 0303, not frozen 0304.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify species origin with documentation to confirm Merlucciidae family and avoid reclassification

Provide certificates of frozen date and temperature logs to meet FDA seafood HACCP requirements

Check for Section 609 compliance if inadvertently mixed with shrimp products in supply chain