Brined Pollock for Surimi Production from Mexico
Industrial-grade pollock in brine, destined for surimi mince but imported as salted whole cuts. Fits 0305.69.10.42 as non-dried, non-smoked pollock for further processing, outside pellet agglomeration notes.
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
• Declare intended end-use as surimi to preempt 0309 reclassification; include buyer contracts
• Test for moisture content proving brine preservation over drying
• FDA prior notice required; avoid shrimp contamination per Section 609 note