Brined White Hake Blocks
Frozen blocks of white hake (Urophycis tenuis) thawed and placed in brine, not dried or smoked. Falls under HTS 0305.69.10.41 as specific hake preserved only by salt/brine. Common in fish stick production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If remains frozen without brining
Frozen hake blocks stay in heading 0304 if not converted to salted/brined.
If salted fish neither hake nor named species
Excludes specific hake, pollock etc., into general 'other' salted fish.
If ground into pellets fit for human consumption
Pellets as defined in chapter notes go to heading 0309 or prepared foods.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide processing records showing brine-only treatment post-thaw to avoid frozen classification
• Comply with USDA/APHIS if wood packaging is used in shipping blocks
• Test for histamine levels in scombroid species risks, though hake is low-risk
Related Products under HTS 0305.69.10.41
Salted Silver Hake Fillets
Boneless fillets of silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis) preserved in salt without drying or smoking. This product falls under HTS 0305.69.10.41 as it is hake that is salted but not dried or smoked, specifically within the Urophycis spp. and other hake category. It is commonly used in seafood processing for further preparation.
Brined Red Hake Whole Fish
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.
Salted Hake Loins
Skin-on loins from white hake (Urophycis tenuis), salted for preservation without smoking or drying. This matches HTS 0305.69.10.41 for other hake in salt or brine. Used in gourmet salt cod substitutes.
Salted American Hake Skinless Fillets
Skinless fillets of American hake (Merluccius albidus), preserved solely by salting in brine. Precisely classified in HTS 0305.69.10.41 for hake salted but not dried/smoked. Popular in European bacalhau recipes.
Bulk Brined Hake for Processing
Bulk-packed hake (Urophycis spp.) in heavy brine for industrial further processing, neither dried nor smoked. HTS 0305.69.10.41 applies to this intermediate salted hake product. Used by canneries and processors.
Salted Hake Bellies
Hake belly flaps salted in light brine, not dried or smoked, from Urophycis spp. Classified under HTS 0305.69.10.41 as specific salted hake cuts. Specialty item for soups and stews.