Fresh Chilled Largemouth Bass from Mexico
Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides), a freshwater fish species native to North America, imported fresh or chilled whole. Classified under HTS 0302.89.50.28 as fresh-water bass, excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304, and not processed into flours, meals, or pellets.
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
• Verify fish is fresh or chilled (not frozen) and whole (not filleted) to qualify under 0302; provide temperature logs during transport
• Include species identification certificates and comply with FDA seafood HACCP and section 609 if applicable to avoid penalties
• Check for country-specific restrictions on invasive species like largemouth bass and ensure proper customs declaration