Dried Hake Fillets
Dried fillets from hake (Merluccius spp.), a fish of the Merlucciidae family, processed by air-drying without smoking to preserve for extended shelf life. This falls under HTS 0305.53.00.00 as dried fish, other than cod, from the specified families, not further processed into flour or pellets. Ideal for culinary uses in soups and stews.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen rather than dried
Frozen hake would classify under Chapter 3 heading 0304 for frozen fish fillets, shifting from processed dried form.
If fresh or chilled
Fresh or chilled hake fillets fall under heading 0302 for fresh/chilled fish, prior to any drying preservation.
If cooked and ready for consumption
Cooked prepared hake products move to Chapter 16 heading for prepared/preserved fish, not merely dried.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification via scientific name (e.g
• Merluccius) with certificates to confirm Merlucciidae family exclusion of cod
• Ensure documentation proves drying process only, no smoking, to avoid reclassification under heading 0305.41-0305.49
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and labeling for dried fish to prevent common pitfalls like moisture content misrepresentation
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Salted Pollock Strips
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Dried Silver Hake Whole Fish
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Dried Haddock Fillets
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Salted Dried Whiting
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Dried Pacific Hake Whole
Whole Pacific hake (Merluccius productus), dried without salting or smoking. Classed in HTS 0305.53.00.00 for plain dried fish from Merlucciidae, exported from Chile.
Dried Blue Grenadier
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