Salted Urophycis Hake Whole Fish

Whole gutted Urophycis spp. hake salted for preservation, in brine packs, unsmoked and undried. HTS 0305.69.10 covers this exact species group as 'salted but not dried or smoked' fish.

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.

0305.69.40Higher: 38% vs 35%

If fillets rather than whole

Statistical suffixes distinguish whole fish from fillets, but same heading; watch for breakage.

0303.67.00Same rate: 35%

If simply frozen whole

Frozen whole hake is in 0303, as freezing is a different preservation state from brining.

0309.10Lower: 16% vs 35%

If processed into flour or meal

Chapter notes exclude flours/meals fit for human consumption from 0305-0308, moving to 0309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use DNA testing certificates for Urophycis spp. identification to avoid generic 'other fish' classification

Ensure packaging prevents drying during transit; include moisture content reports

Declare exact salinity levels to Customs for proper duty assessment