Fresh Chilled Pacific Halibut from Mexico
Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) from the Pleuronectidae family, fresh or chilled whole fish, excluding fillets and offal. Classified under HTS 0302.29.01 as 'other' flatfish, distinct from specific flatfish like halibut listed separately, meeting the chapter's exclusion of processed fish meat.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify species identification via scientific name and obtain certificates of origin to confirm flatfish classification
• Maintain cold chain documentation proving fish remains fresh/chilled, not frozen (Chapter 03 excludes 0303)
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and Lacey Act declarations to avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling