Frozen Flounder Fillets from Mexico
Frozen yellowtail flounder (Limanda ferruginea) fillets, skin-off and vacuum-packed for sushi and saute applications. Under HTS 0304.89.50.91 for other frozen flatfish fillets not specified elsewhere. Sourced from Northeast U.S. and Canadian fisheries.
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
• Use ISF filing 24 hours pre-loading for ocean shipments to avoid AML fines
• Document block-freezing date and core temperature (-18°C or below) for shelf-life compliance
• Avoid declaring as 'plaice'—flounder species differ taxonomically, risking reclassification