Dried Hake Fillets from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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