Frozen Hake Fillets in Bulk from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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