Frozen Dressed Coalfish from Mexico
Frozen dressed coalfish (Pollachius virens), meaning gutted and gilled but otherwise whole, for foodservice. Classified HTS 0303.65.00.00 as frozen non-filleted Gadidae fish, excluding offal categories. Minimal processing preserves whole fish status.
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
• Define 'dressed' precisely in commercial invoice (gilled/gutted only)
• Comply with HACCP plans for seafood safety
• Test for histamine levels post-thaw if delays occur