Chilled Sockeye Salmon Fillet Strips from Mexico
Thin strips cut from sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) fillets, chilled for preservation, under HTS 0304.52.0090 as other Salmonidae meat. These are not whole fillets but still unminced fish meat. Classification holds for fresh/chilled non-trout Salmonidae.
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
• Declare net weight accurately, excluding ice/glaze, to match invoice and avoid valuation disputes
• Comply with Lacey Act by providing species-specific declarations for Salmonidae
• Test for histamine levels in scombroid-prone handling to meet FDA safety standards