Salted American Hake Skinless Fillets from China
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 — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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