Frozen Atlantic Halibut for Sushi Grade from Mexico
Super-frozen Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) at -60°C or below, whole or headed/gutted, meeting sushi-grade parasite destruction standards. Classified in HTS 0303.31.00.10 as frozen flatfish, not fillets. Used in raw fish preparations.
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
• Provide parasite destruction validation records for FDA prior notice; species-specific labeling mandatory
• Avoid block-freezing if intending sashimi cuts to stay out of fillet codes