Frozen Hake Fillets Bulk Pack from China
Frozen silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis) fillets in immediate bulk containers over 6.8 kg, destined for foodservice or further processing. HTS 0304.99.11 applies to frozen other fish fillets not elsewhere specified, in non-retail large packaging.
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
• Obtain prior notice via FDA's system for all frozen fish shipments to prevent holds at port
• Document exact container weights and confirm no immediate consumer packaging to stay in bulk category
• Watch for IUU fishing certifications required for hake from certain origins like Argentina