Dried Hake Fillets
Skinless, boneless fillets of European hake (Merluccius merluccius) dried without salting or smoking. This fits HTS 0305.39.61.80 as other dried fish fillets not smoked. Used in Mediterranean dried fish preparations.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fillets of Pacific salmon or trout
Specific freshwater or anadromous species have dedicated subheadings before 'other'.
If dried and agglomerated into pellets
Chapter notes define 'pellets' separately, moving them outside simple dried fillets.
If skin-on or bone-in dried fillets
Less processed fillets with skin/bones classify as frozen/dried whole fish under 0304.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit drying process affidavits to prove no smoking occurred, as customs may test for smoke residues
• Ensure country-of-origin labeling matches sustainable fishing certifications if required by buyers
• Avoid pitfalls by declaring exact moisture content, as overly dry products risk pellet classification
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Brined Haddock Fillets
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Salted Sole Fillets
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Dried Salted Tilapia Fillets
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Brined Catfish Fillets
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