Salted American Hake Skinless Fillets from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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