Frozen Snakehead Fillets Industrial Packs from Mexico
Frozen northern snakehead (Channa argus) fillets packed in 8 kg vacuum pouches within master cartons for food manufacturing. Falls under HTS 0304.93.10.90 as frozen 'other' fillets of snakeheads in bulk containers >6.8 kg. Invasive species but permitted if farm-raised.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain USFWS aquaculture certification; wild-caught snakeheads prohibited as invasives
• Label with scientific name (Channa spp.); customs rejects vague 'fish fillet' declarations
• Ensure immediate container integrity; leakage risks reclassification or FDA detention