Frozen European Hake Whole from Mexico
Whole frozen European hake (Merluccius merluccius) from Northeast Atlantic fisheries, typically headed and gutted. Falls under HTS 0303.66.00.00 for frozen hake of Merluccius spp., within Gadidae-related families, not further processed.
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
• Require EU export health certificates for traceability; test for histamine levels in frozen fish
• Pitfall: incorrect species labeling leading to reclassification; maintain cold chain documentation