Fresh Chilled Cusk Fillets from Mexico
Skinless, boneless fillets from cusk (Brosme brosme), fresh or chilled, sourced from North Atlantic waters. Classified under HTS 0304.59.00.70 as fresh or chilled fillets of cusk, a cold-water fish not specified elsewhere in heading 0304. Ideal for gourmet seafood dishes requiring high-quality, minimally processed fish meat.
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
• Verify fish species identification via scientific name (Brosme brosme) on commercial invoices to avoid misclassification
• Maintain cold chain documentation proving temperature below 0°C but above freezing for 'chilled' status
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure no prohibited additives; watch for common pitfall of undeclared glazing weight