Salted Hake Fillets in Brine from China
Fillets from silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis, family Merlucciidae) preserved in brine with salt. Classified under HTS 0305.32.00 for Merlucciidae family fillets that are salted or in brine, not smoked. Popular in seafood stews and chowders.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis confirming salt/brine preservation levels to distinguish from fresh fillets
• Include commercial invoice detailing family (Merlucciidae) and processing to avoid disputes
• Watch for moisture content; excessive water may trigger reclassification as fresh under 0304