Frozen Atlantic Halibut Whole Fish from Mexico
Whole frozen Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) caught in the North Atlantic, presented ungutted or gutted with head on for preservation. Classified under HTS 0303.31.00.10 as frozen flatfish specifically identified as Atlantic halibut, excluding fillets or offal. It fits the chapter for frozen fish not further processed into fillets of heading 0304.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES certification if applicable for overfished species; ensure chain of custody documentation proves Atlantic origin to avoid reclassification
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and labeling for species name