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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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