Chilled Whole Black Seabass (Dicentrarchus spp. variant) from Mexico
Chilled whole black seabass variants within Dicentrarchus spp., sourced from sustainable aquaculture. HTS 0302.84.5000 captures these as 'other' fresh/chilled seabass excluding fillets, per hierarchy excluding offal subheadings. Popular for pan-searing with crispy skin.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use DNA testing certificates for species verification amid similar-looking fish; comply with Lacey Act declarations for chain-of-custody; pitfall—gutting before import may shift to dressed fish provisions