Salted Hake Fillets

Skin-on hake fillets lightly salted and brined, excluding any drying or smoking. HTS 0305.69.60.01 covers these as other non-edible-offal salted fish. Used in South American ceviches and stews.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China0.5%+35.0%35.5%
🇲🇽Mexico0.5%+10.0%10.5%
🇨🇦Canada0.5%+10.0%10.5%
🇩🇪Germany0.5%+10.0%10.5%
🇯🇵Japan0.5%+10.0%10.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

0305.69.20.00Higher: 40% vs 35.5%

If Pacific salmon

Salmon has specific provisions in other 0305.69 subheadings.

1604.16.20.00Lower: 35% vs 35.5%

If canned after salting

Canned or preserved fish enters Chapter 16.

0307.60.00.00Higher: 40% vs 35.5%

If sold as fish fillets in bulk for processing

Unfit for human consumption fillets go to 0307 for scraps.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test moisture content to confirm not dried, as >20% moisture loss triggers 0305.41

Use ISF filings timely for ocean shipments of perishable salted fish

Check for country-specific quotas on hake under trade agreements

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