Fresh Chilled Pollock (Theragra chalcogramma) Misclass Risk from Mexico
Note: Alaska pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus) is Gadidae cod, whole fresh chilled. HTS 0302.51.0010 other cod. Often misclassified due to volume.
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
• Pollock huge volume; DNA tests resolve disputes with 0302.71 hake
• Bycatch composition declaration if mixed Gadidae
• Surimi precursor; declare end-use prevents processing shift