Saithe Pollock Frozen Blocks from Mexico
Frozen skinned saithe (Pollachius virens) fillets, divided into pieces and frozen into blocks over 4.5 kg, sourced from Atlantic waters. Intended for industrial mincing into fish sticks or patties. Fits HTS 0304.79.10.10 as non-Alaska pollock from Gadidae, meeting block and processing specs.
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
• Provide commercial invoices specifying block weights and processing declaration to customs for proper 0304.79.10.10 entry
• Ensure FDA prior notice and fish/seafood HACCP plans; label with country of catch (e.g
• Norway, Iceland)
• Avoid misdeclaration as Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma) which has separate codes; use DNA testing if challenged