Frozen Hake Fillets in Bulk from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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