Frozen Skinned Sole Fillet Blocks from Mexico
Large frozen blocks (>4.5 kg) of skinned Dover sole fillets for industrial grinding into fish paste. Classified in HTS 0304.89.10 for skinned, block-frozen other fish meat imported explicitly for uniform processing.
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
• Secure binding ruling from CBP on processing intent to lock in classification
• Ensure cold chain integrity; temperature logs prevent spoilage claims
• Declare country of catch; some sole species face IUU fishing restrictions