Brined Silver Hake Fillets from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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