Frozen Whiting Fillets from Mexico
Frozen fillets of Pacific whiting (Merlangius merlangus), Merlucciidae family, commonly exported in block-frozen form for surimi production. Classified in HTS 0304.79.50.00 as other frozen fillets from listed families.
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
• Provide lab tests for histamine levels, critical for scombroid-risk species in CBP exams
• Declare exact fillet yield percentage to match invoice weights accurately
• Avoid reclassification by confirming no binders added, per chapter note on pellets