Salted Hake Bellies from Mexico
Hake belly flaps salted in light brine, not dried or smoked, from Urophycis spp. Classified under HTS 0305.69.10.41 as specific salted hake cuts. Specialty item for soups and stews.
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
• Separate bellies from offal documentation to stay out of excluded categories
• Check EU export certs if transshipping, matching US HTS specs
• Monitor salt equilibrium to prevent customs dispute over 'brine vs salt'