Salted Hake Bellies from Canada
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.
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
• 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'