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Frozen Silver Hake Blocks

Frozen blocks of silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis) meat, unfilleted but trimmed, in immediate containers over 6.8 kg. Merlucciidae family product for institutional use. Falls under HTS 0304.95.10 as frozen 'other fish meat' from listed families in bulk form.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0304.89.10Same rate: 37.5%

If from excluded Gadidae like Alaska Pollock

Specific exclusions shift to other subheadings within frozen fillets.

0305.59.00Same rate: 37.5%

If dried, salted, or smoked

Processed fish (not fresh/chilled/frozen) classified in 0305.

0302Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If whole or merely headed/eviscerated frozen fish

Whole forms are in 0302; only fillets/other meat in 0304.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Use ATPA certificates if from eligible countries to potentially reduce duties

• Test for histamine levels in frozen storage to comply with FDA defect action levels

• Declare exact container gross weight accurately to qualify for bulk subheading