Breaded Hake Fish Portions from China
Pre-cut breaded hake portions are coated with seasoned breadcrumbs, shaped for portion control in meals. They qualify for HTS 1604.19.51.00 as other breaded or battered fish pieces, not whole or minced. This subheading applies to similarly prepared fillets from various non-specified fish species.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include commercial invoice detailing breading percentage to distinguish from uncoated products
• Ensure HACCP plans are in place for seafood processors to meet FDA import safety standards
• Watch for misdeclaration as 'fillets' without noting breading, leading to wrong subheading