Fresh Chilean Sea Bass Fillets from Mexico
Fresh fillets from Dissostichus eleginoides, commonly known as Patagonian toothfish or Chilean sea bass, cut from the whole fish with skin on or off. These fall under HTS 0304.46.00.00 as fresh or chilled fillets of toothfish species, distinct from minced meat or other fish types.
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
• Verify species authenticity with CITES documentation as toothfish is regulated; ensure Dissostichus spp. certification
• Maintain cold chain with temperature logs below 4°C for fresh/chilled status; avoid freezing to prevent reclassification
• Provide fishing origin docs to comply with seafood import rules; watch for section 609 if misidentified as shrimp product