Frozen Wild-Caught Mediterranean Sea Bass from Mexico
Frozen whole wild-caught European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) from Mediterranean waters, presented ungutted. HTS 0303.84.00.00 covers this frozen species excluding fillets/offal subheadings. Prized for superior flavor in gourmet markets.
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
• Include chain of custody docs proving wild-caught to comply with Lacey Act declarations
• Ensure species verification via DNA if disputed, as misidentification leads to seizures
• Package in bulk masters for wholesale to avoid retail packaging classifications