Fresh Chilled Whiting from Mexico
Pacific whiting (Merlangius merlangus) from the Gadidae family, fresh or chilled excluding fillets, used in sushi and fresh fish markets. Classified under HTS 0302.59.50.90 for other fish from Gadidae and related deep-sea families, not suitable for human-consumption pellets or meals per chapter notes.
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
• Maintain cold chain documentation showing temperature below 4°C to prove 'chilled' status upon entry
• Include scientific identification (e.g
• Merlangius merlangus) on invoices to confirm Gadidae classification