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
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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