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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0303.64.00.00Same rate: 35%

If salted in brine only

Brined non-smoked under 0305 but specific subheadings.

0307.60.00.00Higher: 40% vs 35%

If unfit for consumption offal

Fish offal dried would be 0307.

0309.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If pelleted per chapter definition

Agglomerated pellets to 0309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document moisture content below 20% to confirm 'dried' status

• Avoid packaging that suggests smoking to prevent misclassification

• Comply with Lacey Act declarations for species

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