Frozen Hake Fillets from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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