Fresh European Hake from Mexico
Merluccius merluccius (European hake), premium chilled whole fish from Mediterranean/Atlantic. HTS 0302.54.5000 for other hake, fresh/chilled whole excluding 0304 items. High demand in fine dining.
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
• Secure EU export certs for traceability in US imports
• Ice ratio not exceeding 20% of total weight for accurate duty calculation
• Differentiate from pollack (0302.55) via DNA testing if challenged