Frozen Hake Fillets from Germany
Skinless, boneless fillets from hake (Merluccius spp.), a fish of the Merlucciidae family, frozen for preservation. This product falls under HTS 0304.95.90.00 as frozen fish meat from the specified gadiform families, excluding Alaska Pollock, and is not minced.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify species identification via scientific name (e.g
• Merluccius) with certificates to confirm gadiform family classification
• Ensure proper cold chain documentation to prove frozen state upon import, avoiding reclassification as chilled
• Check for any country-specific quotas or sanctions on hake from certain origins