Fresh Chilled Sardinops melanostictus Japanese Sardines from Mexico
Whole Japanese sardines (Sardinops melanostictus), fresh or chilled, key species in East Asian fisheries for sushi or processing. HTS 0302.43.00.00 covers Sardinops spp. in fresh/chilled form, whole and unfilleted.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Comply with US FDA seafood HACCP with critical controls for histamine in small oily fish like sardines
• Declare exact scientific name on entry docs; 'pilchards' may confuse with other Clupeoids
• Use reefer containers set to 2°C; temperature excursions can trigger FDA detention