Salted American Hake Skinless Fillets from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Include commercial invoice detailing fillet cut, salt %, and no heat treatment
• Register with FDA for fish importer status and file prior notice 2-8 hours pre-arrival
• Avoid over-salting that mimics drying; aim for <20% weight loss per customs precedents