Frozen Herring for Bait from Mexico
Frozen whole herrings (Clupea harengus membras subspecies) packaged specifically for use as fishing bait. Remains under HTS 0303.51.00.00 as the HTS classification is by species and frozen state, regardless of end use.
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
• Label clearly as 'bait use only' to avoid food safety scrutiny; commingling with edible fish triggers reclassification
• Check for invasive species restrictions in addition to HTS; Pacific herring may have regional quotas
• Document end-use declaration if claiming lower duties, but base classification remains species-based