Fresh Blacktip Shark Fillets from Mexico
Fresh boneless fillets from blacktip sharks (Carcharhinus limbatus), popular in Southern US cuisine. Classified precisely under HTS 0304.47.00.00 for fresh/chilled shark fillets per chapter hierarchy.
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
• Obtain prior notice via FDA's system 24 hours before arrival
• Ensure no shark fins attached, as finning is prohibited
• Test for histamine levels common in scombroid species like sharks