Fresh Deep-Water Hake from Mexico
Chilled Merluccius capensis (shallow-water hake) caught off Namibia, whole fish without heading 0304 meat. HTS 0302.54.5000 covers this as other hake from Merluccius spp. Used in canned products or fresh sales.
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
• Include export health certificates from origin confirming no contaminants for FDA import
• Weigh and declare net weight excluding ice/glaze to avoid duty overpayment
• Flag as 'other hake' distinctly from Alaska pollock to prevent misclassification