Frozen Atlantic Redfish Perch Fillets from Mexico
Frozen fillets from Atlantic redfish (common name for ocean perch), trimmed and vacuum-packed for extended shelf life. HTS 0304.89.50.35 applies precisely to this species' frozen fillets, distinguishing it from other groundfish. Commonly exported from Canada or Norway for U.S. markets.
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
• Provide fishing vessel logs or traceability docs to meet NOAA seafood import monitoring requirements for perch
• Classify based on 'fillet' definition (boneless, skin-off); partial bone removal risks reclassification as meat
• Avoid pitfall of bulk shipments mislabeled as fillets—ensure each piece meets anatomical fillet criteria