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%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
• 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