Dried Hake Fillets

Merluccius hubbsi hake fillets air-dried without smoking, from Merlucciidae family. HTS 0305.32.00.90 covers 'other' fillets from this group, preserved by drying or salting for extended shelf life.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0304.83Lower: 10% vs 35%

If fresh, chilled, or frozen

Fresh/chilled/frozen hake fillets are in 0304.83; preservation method dictates shift from 0305.

0305.39Lower: 10% vs 35%

If from non-specified families like Salmonidae

Only Bregmacerotidae, Gadidae etc. are in 0305.32; other families use 0305.39 'other'.

0309.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If ground into pellets fit for human consumption

Chapter note excludes pellets fit for human use from 0305, directing to 0309.90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include fishing logs or DNA testing for family confirmation (Merlucciidae) to avoid disputes

Ensure fillets are skinned/boned as needed; bulk packaging common pitfall for retail misclass

Adhere to USDA/NOAA traceability for sustainable sourcing certifications