Fresh Chilled Capelin Smelt from Mexico

Capelin (Mallotus villosus), a type of smelt abundant in North Atlantic and Pacific waters, imported fresh or chilled whole for food markets. Classified under HTS 0302.89.50.37 as other fresh/chilled smelts, not filleted and excluding offal. Often used in sushi or fried preparations.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide detailed packing lists specifying whole fish count/weight and ice/packing method to demonstrate 'fresh or chilled' status

Comply with US seafood import monitoring if from regulated fisheries; check NOAA for IUU (illegal, unreported, uncaught) restrictions

Label shipments with country of origin and harvest date to facilitate FDA inspection and prevent holds at port

Fresh Chilled Capelin Smelt from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0302.89.50.37