Fresh Chilled Halibut Cheeks from Mexico
Cheek meat portions from fresh or chilled Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis), considered a delicacy for sautéing. Classified as edible offal under HTS 0302.99.00.00, distinct from heading 0304 fillets.
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
• NOAA Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) documentation required for halibut
• Size grading prevents fillet confusion; cheeks typically <100g