Lightly Salted Hake for Retail from Mexico
Retail-packed lightly salted hake fillets (Urophycis spp.), brined minimally without drying/smoking. Under HTS 0305.69.10.41 for consumer-ready salted hake. Vacuum-packed for delis.
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
• Retail labeling must include country of origin, species, salt % per FDA
• Small package exemption? No—still full prior notice required
• Test light salting doesn't qualify as 'fresh' via moisture analysis