Fresh Chilled Powan Whitefish from Mexico
Powan (Coregonus lavaretus), a European freshwater whitefish, imported fresh or chilled whole. Classified in HTS 0302.89.50.31 as other freshwater whitefish, not fillets or offal.
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
• Verify EU export health certificates align with FDA import alerts for aquaculture vs wild-caught
• Use insulated containers with ice packs; document internal temps to confirm chilled status
• Avoid bulk packaging that allows thawing/refreezing, leading to quality rejection