Frozen Antarctic Toothfish Head-Off from Mexico
Frozen head-off Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni), with head removed but gutted intact, preserved by freezing for high-end sushi markets. Falls under HTS 0303.83.00.00 as other frozen toothfish, not fillets or processed meat.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit CCAMLR catch documents proving legal harvest from regulated Antarctic fisheries
• Label clearly as 'head-off gut-in' to prevent reclassification as processed fish meat
• Monitor for shrimp-related section 609 applicability if any contamination risks from shared vessels