Salted Hake Fillets from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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