Brined Hake Heads for Soup from Canada
Hake heads (Merluccius spp.) preserved in brine for culinary stock, not smoked or dried. Fits HTS 0305.69.10.41 for salted/brined hake excluding offal. Traditional in Asian broths.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'heads only, no viscera' to avoid offal exclusion issues
• File with FSIS if broth production end-use affects inspection
• Ensure gill removal records if arguing against fresh classification