Fresh Chilled Blackback Flounder Fillets from Mexico
High-quality, hand-filleted blackback flounder (Scophthalmus aquosus) kept fresh chilled for retail fishmongers. HTS 0304.59.00.50 applies to these flatfish fillets, fresh or chilled, not fitting pellet or flour definitions in chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure chain-of-custody records from vessel to importer to comply with Seafood Import Monitoring Program
• Avoid common pitfall of vacuum-packing, which may trigger 'frozen' scrutiny if not properly declared
• Test for contaminants like heavy metals per FDA guidelines before shipment