Frozen Minced Catfish Meat from Mexico
Frozen minced channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) fillets in 10 kg bulk pails for processing. HTS 0304.99.11.09 for other frozen minced freshwater fish in >6.8 kg containers. Excludes pelletized forms per chapter.
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 veterinary health certs for farmed catfish to address disease concerns at ports
• Specify 'minced, frozen fish meat' on all docs; vague descriptions cause exam delays
• Maintain -18°C chain to preserve frozen status under HTS definitions