Chilled Scaled Grass Carp Fillet-Ready Pack from Mexico
Grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella), fresh chilled and scaled with gills, guts, and fins removed, vacuum-sealed in a 5kg consumer pack. Fits HTS 0302.73.11.00 as minimally processed carp in small immediate containers ≤6.8kg, ideal for home filleting.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Label with exact species (e.g
• Ctenopharyngodon idella) and harvest date; U.S
• Customs may inspect for scaling compliance
• Use insulated shipping to maintain chill chain; document continuous temperature monitoring to avoid spoilage claims
• Avoid mixing with unscaled carp—pitfall leads to reclassification or penalties; segregate lots during import