Fresh Chilled Snapper Fillets from Mexico
Red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) fillets, skinless and boneless, fresh or chilled for high-end retail. HTS 0304.59.00 as other saltwater fish fillets, fresh/chilled. Not minced or otherwise specified.
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
• FDA requires species-specific testing for red snapper due to mislabeling risks
• Maintain 0-4°C temperature with gel packs; provide chain-of-custody docs
• Avoid declaring as 'grouper' blends; pure snapper stays in 'other' fillets