Fresh Chilled Whiting Fillets from Mexico
Skin-off fillets from Pacific whiting (Merluccius productus), Merlucciidae, fresh or chilled for restaurant use. Precisely matches 0304.53.00 for other fresh/chilled fish meat from these families.
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
• Use species-specific DNA verification if challenged on family classification
• Import under bond if unsure of chilling status; CBP inspections common for fillets
• Avoid packaging that implies preservation (e.g
• brine)—keeps it fresh scope