Salted Silver Hake Fillets from Japan
Boneless fillets of silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis) preserved in salt without drying or smoking. This product falls under HTS 0305.69.10.41 as it is hake that is salted but not dried or smoked, specifically within the Urophycis spp. and other hake category. It is commonly used in seafood processing for further preparation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify species identification certificates to confirm Urophycis spp. or silver hake, as misclassification can lead to penalties
• Comply with section 609 of Public Law 101-162 if any shrimp bycatch is involved in harvesting
• Provide detailed salinity and preservation documentation to avoid reclassification as dried or smoked fish