Frozen Hake Fillets from Germany
Frozen skinless hake (Merluccius spp.) fillets, a common ocean whitefish used in fish sticks. Falls under HTS 0304.99.91.90 as other frozen ocean fish meat excluding major species. Chapter notes confirm coverage for non-pelletized fish fillets.
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
• Label with exact species (e.g
• Merluccius bilinearis) and country of catch to comply with traceability rules
• Avoid mincing to prevent shift to minced fish subheading; document as intact fillets
• Check for anti-dumping duties on certain hake origins like Argentina