IQF Frozen Sauger Portions from Mexico
Individually quick frozen (IQF) sauger portions, skin-on and bone-in, cut from whole fish but not filleted. Classified in HTS 0303.89.00.34 for frozen sauger as other freshwater fish, provided they retain whole fish form excluding heading 0304 meat. Adheres to chapter exclusion of pellets or flours.
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
• Provide processing records showing portions derived from whole sauger to justify non-fillet status during customs review
• Comply with Lacey Act declarations for species traceability, mandatory for all fish imports including sauger
• Test for common contaminants like heavy metals in Great Lakes-sourced sauger to meet FDA safety standards