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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0508.00.00.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If considered inedible offal

Bellies deemed waste/offal shift to Chapter 05 for animal products.

0305.69.30Same rate: 35%

If cusk bellies specifically

Species-specific suffixes differentiate within hake group.

1604.19.22Higher: 39% vs 35%

If minced after salting

Minced/paste forms are prepared fish under Chapter 16.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Separate bellies from offal documentation to stay out of excluded categories

Check EU export certs if transshipping, matching US HTS specs

Monitor salt equilibrium to prevent customs dispute over 'brine vs salt'

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Salted Silver Hake Fillets

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Brined Red Hake Whole Fish

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Brined White Hake Blocks

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Salted American Hake Skinless Fillets

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Bulk Brined Hake for Processing

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