Brined Silver Hake Fillets from Canada
Silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis) fillets soaked in brine solution, Merlucciidae family. Classified in HTS 0305.32.00.90 as non-smoked, brined fillets from listed families.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Test brine salinity levels (>10% salt typical) for classification validity
• Avoid co-mingling with smoked lots; separate manifests prevent reclass
• FDA prior notice required for aquaculture-sourced hake