Frozen Silver Hake Loins

Frozen loins (boned strips) from silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis), Merlucciidae family, suitable for further processing. Classified under HTS 0304.95.90.00 for other frozen fish meat of the listed gadiform families.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+10.0%16%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

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

0304.99Same rate: 16%

If from other fish families not listed

Frozen fish meat from non-gadiform families like tuna falls under the residual 0304.99.

0309.90.10Higher: 35% vs 16%

If ground into pellets fit for human consumption

Pellets or flours from these fish, if human food grade, are in 0309 per chapter notes.

0304.94.10Lower: 10% vs 16%

If specifically Alaska Pollock, excluded here

Chapter hierarchy explicitly excludes Theragra chalcogramma from this subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide FDA prior notice and fish import documentation confirming no mincing or processing beyond freezing

Label with exact species and family to avoid misclassification into other gadiform subheadings

Monitor EU or other origin restrictions on silver hake due to overfishing concerns