Salted Hake Fillets from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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