Frozen Whole Rock Sole from Mexico
Whole frozen rock sole (Pleuronectes bilineatus) caught in Pacific waters, including head, bones, and skin, suitable for filleting or whole preparation. Classified under HTS 0303.39.0120 as frozen flatfish, specifically rock sole, excluding fillets or processed meat of heading 0304. Not in pellet or flour form per chapter notes.
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
• Verify species identification via scientific name (Pleuronectes bilineatus) with documentation to avoid misclassification as other flatfish
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and import alerts; provide catch certificates for traceability
• Avoid common pitfalls like declaring as fillets, which shifts to 0304; ensure frozen whole state upon import