Brined Red Hake Whole Fish from China
Whole red hake (Urophycis chuss) preserved in brine solution, not dried or smoked. Classified under HTS 0305.69.10.41 due to its status as salted/in brine hake, excluding edible offal. Ideal for ethnic cuisines requiring fresh-like texture.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include lab analysis reports confirming brine preservation without drying to prevent shifts to heading 0305.31
• Ensure catch documentation traceability for sustainability certifications, common for North Atlantic hake
• Label with exact species (Urophycis spp.) and salt content to meet FDA seafood HACCP requirements