Chapter 03 · Fish, crustaceans and aquatic invertebrates · Section 1
HS Code 0304.74
Hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.)
Heading 0304: Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 0304.74
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0304.74.10 |
Hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.) > Skinned, whether or not divided into pieces, and frozen into blocks each weighing over 4.5 kg, imported to be minced, ground or cut into pieces of uniform weights and dimensions |
Free | - | 2.8¢/kg | kg |
| 0304.74.50 |
Hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.) > Other |
Free | - | 5.5¢/kg | kg |
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European Union - CN codes under 0304.74
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 0304 74 15 | Argentine hake (Southwest Atlantic hake) (Merluccius hubbsi) | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 0304 74 11 | Cape hake (shallow-water hake) (Merluccius capensis) and deepwater hake (deepwater Cape hake) (Merluccius paradoxus) | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 0304 74 90 | Hake of the genus Urophycis | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 0304 74 19 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 0304 74 00 | Hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.) | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 0304.74
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 0304 74 00 00 | Hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.) | UK duty & VAT → |
| 0304 74 11 00 | Cape hake (shallow-water hake) (Merluccius capensis) and deepwater hake (deepwater Cape hake) (Merluccius paradoxus) | UK duty & VAT → |
| 0304 74 15 00 | Argentine hake (Southwest Atlantic hake) (Merluccius hubbsi) | UK duty & VAT → |
| 0304 74 15 10 | For processing | UK duty & VAT → |
| 0304 74 15 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 0304 74 19 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 0304 74 19 10 | North Pacific hake (Merluccius productus), for processing | UK duty & VAT → |
| 0304 74 19 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 0304 74 90 00 | Hake of the genus Urophycis | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 0304
The subheadings immediately before and after 0304.74 in chapter 03.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 0304.74.
What is HS code 0304.74?
HS code 0304.74 covers: Hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.). It belongs to chapter 03 (Fish, crustaceans and aquatic invertebrates) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 0304.74?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: Free. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 0304.74?
The UK extends 0304.74 to 9 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 0304740000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.