Fresh Chilled Hickory Shad from Mexico
Hickory shad (Alosa mediocris), a smaller anadromous species from East Coast rivers, sold fresh or chilled whole. Falls precisely under HTS 0302.89.50.49 for shad as other fresh/chilled fish, excluding offal, fillets, or human-fit pellets.
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
• Submit FDA Prior Notice for seafood imports 2-8 hours pre-arrival; ensure no gutting to stay as whole fish; watch for size-based statistical breaks