Smoked Cod Loins from Mexico
Center-cut loins from Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), lightly smoked and vacuum-packed. This product is classified in HTS 0305.49.40.20 due to its cod species and smoking preservation process, excluding offal.
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
• Include traceability docs from MSC-certified fisheries to meet sustainability import preferences
• Avoid common pitfalls like insufficient vacuum sealing leading to spoilage claims at entry
• Declare exact smoking temperature and time to differentiate from cooked products