Frozen Head-On Pacific Halibut from Mexico
Frozen Pacific halibut with heads intact, often gutted at sea for freshness preservation. Classified under HTS 0303.31.00.20 as it remains whole frozen flatfish of the specific species Hippoglossus stenolepis. Ideal for ethnic markets preferring traditional presentation.
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
• Provide fishing vessel logs and catch certificates to comply with seafood traceability regulations
• Label with scientific name and country of origin to prevent substitution fraud
• Avoid vacuum-packing that could imply further processing, risking reclassification