IQF Frozen Breaded Hake Fish Sticks from Japan
Individually quick frozen, pre-cooked hake fish sticks with a crispy breaded exterior. Designed for oven baking or frying. HTS 1604.20.50.10 applies to these breaded, coated, pre-cooked frozen products.
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
• Use USDA/NOAA species verification for hake to prevent antidumping scrutiny
• Package in consumer-ready retail bags with clear 'pre-cooked' instructions
• Monitor moisture content to ensure it meets 'prepared fish' criteria