Clipfish-Style Herring Fillets from Mexico
Herring fillets salt-cured and partially dried in the clipfish method, firm and boneless. Classed under HTS 0305.39.61.10 as non-smoked dried/salted herring fillets. Traditional in Portuguese and Norwegian trade.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use photos or samples at entry to demonstrate clipfish processing versus fresh fillets
• Comply with EU export health certificates if sourced from Europe
• Beware of over-drying leading to 'pellets' misclassification per chapter notes