Frozen Porbeagle Shark Fillets from Mexico
Frozen fillets of porbeagle shark (Lamna nasus), valued for its meaty texture in European markets. Boneless, vacuum-packed frozen cuts. HTS 0304.88.00.00 covers frozen fillets of other sharks like porbeagle.
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
• Check IUCN status; porbeagle requires trade monitoring—include CITES non-applicability statement
• Provide blast-freezing records to prove quality preservation per FDA guidelines
• Avoid bulk mincing on-site, as it changes from fillets to minced meat