0302.59.50.10/Chilled Head-Off Gutted Pollock/Mexico

Chilled Head-Off Gutted Pollock from Mexico

Head-off, gutted (HOG) pollock fish, fresh chilled, still classified as whole fish under Gadidae excluding 0304 fillets. HTS 0302.59.5010 applies as long as not further processed into meat/fillets. Common for surimi production preprocessing.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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Import Tips

• Document HOG processing as minimal (no filleting) with photos/records to defend 0302 classification

• Test for histamine levels in chilled Gadidae fish; high levels may trigger FDA rejection

• Avoid bulk packaging confusion with fillets; use clear 'whole HOG fish' manifests