Dried Hake Fillets from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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