Frozen Gutted Monkfish from Mexico

Frozen monkfish (Lophius spp.) that has been gutted but retains the head, tail, and skeleton, commonly used in seafood markets. Classified under HTS 0303.89.00.52 for frozen whole or nearly whole fish excluding fillets. Excludes edible offal and processed products like pellets.

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 detailed commercial invoice specifying gutting process and species to support classification

Ensure cold chain integrity during transport to maintain frozen status and prevent duty adjustments

Check for country-specific quotas or antidumping duties on monkfish from certain origins