Frozen Arctic Char from Mexico
Whole frozen Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus), a cold-water Salmonidae fish, typically imported head-on and ungutted. Falls under HTS 0303.19.0100 for other frozen Salmonidae excluding fillets and offal.
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
• Include detailed commercial invoices specifying whole fish condition (head-on/gutted) to match 0303 criteria
• Comply with HACCP plans for frozen seafood to prevent import holds by FDA or Customs
• Watch for misdeclaration as trout, which could trigger reclassification audits