Headless Scaled Sablefish in 3kg Vacuum Pack from Mexico
Fresh or chilled sablefish (Anoplopoma fimbria) with heads removed but scaled, viscera processed, in 3 kg vacuum-sealed immediate containers. Classifies to HTS 0302.89.11.20 as permitted processing for sablefish small packs, excluding pure fillets. Used in gourmet retail.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13%
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
• Vacuum packing is fine if not altering state; declare as 'headless scaled' to match description
• Partner with accredited labs for species verification via DNA if disputed at entry
• Monitor for IUU (illegal fishing) regulations under NOAA; sablefish requires catch docs