Fresh Atlantic Ocean Perch Fillets from Mexico
Skinless, boneless fillets from Atlantic ocean perch (Sebastes marinus), freshly caught and chilled to preserve quality. Classified under HTS 0304.59.00.65 as fresh or chilled fillets of this specific cold-water species, excluding minced meat. Meets chapter requirements for unprocessed fish fillets not covered under flours or pellets.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify catch documentation proving Atlantic origin and fresh/chilled status (temperature logs below 4°C) to avoid reclassification as frozen under 0304.61
• Ensure no mincing or processing that could shift to heading 0309 if rendered fit for human consumption as meal
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and Lacey Act declarations for species traceability