Salted Pollock Strips from Mexico
Strips of Alaska pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus, Gadidae family, other than excluded cod species), salted and dried for preservation. Classifies under HTS 0305.53.00.00 as dried, salted fish not smoked from listed families. Commonly used in Asian cuisine like sunomono.
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
• Provide lab analysis confirming salt content and drying method to distinguish from smoked or brined-only products
• Include country-of-origin certificates specifying Gadidae family to avoid disputes over cod exclusions
• Watch for misdeclaration as 'cod' which could trigger different rates or restrictions under statistical notes