Fresh Chilled Sardinella aurita Round Sardinella from Mexico
Fresh or chilled Sardinella aurita, a tropical sardinella from Mediterranean and West African waters, imported whole for bait or food. Specifically under HTS 0302.43.00.00 for fresh/chilled sardinella spp.
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
• For tropical species, test for ciguatera toxins; provide negative certs to avoid FDA holds
• Segregate from frozen cargo holds to prevent moisture damage proving 'chilled' status