Frozen Pacific Hake from Mexico
Pacific hake (Merluccius productus) from the Merlucciidae family, frozen whole. Classified under HTS 0303.69.00.00 for other frozen gadoid fish excluding fillets and offal. Widely used in surimi production.
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
• Provide catch certificates to demonstrate legal harvest from sustainable sources
• Ensure proper temperature documentation (-18°C or below) for frozen state compliance
• Label with country of origin and scientific name to prevent reclassification