Frozen Gutted Lemon Sole from Mexico
Frozen, head-off and gutted lemon sole (Solea spp.), a European flatfish variety. HTS 0303.33.00.00 covers frozen sole excluding 0304 fillets and offal, allowing gutted whole fish forms.
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
• Use insulated shipping to maintain -18°C or below, with temperature logs for customs
• Separate any edible offal during processing to prevent inclusion under wrong subheading
• Confirm Solea spp. via DNA testing if disputed, as legal definitions are strict