Fresh Chilled Sprattus sprattus European Sprats from Mexico
Fresh or chilled brisling/sprats (Sprattus sprattus), small oily fish from North Atlantic, sold whole ungutted. Classified in HTS 0302.43.00.00 as specifically named fresh/chilled sprats, excluding any filleted portions.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'Sprattus sprattus, fresh/chilled' with harvest date to support short shelf-life claims
• Obtain catch certificates for sustainability compliance, as small pelagics face increasing scrutiny