Fresh Chilled Beluga Sturgeon from Mexico
Beluga sturgeon (Huso huso), a premium Caspian species, imported fresh or chilled whole under strict quotas. HTS 0302.89.50.49 covers it as sturgeon fresh/chilled, not fillets, offal, or pellets per chapter notes.
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
• Mandatory CITES documentation from origin country; avoid air shipment delays to preserve chill; test for contaminants per FDA guidelines