Brined Wild Pollock Bellies from Mexico
Pollock bellies from wild-caught fish preserved in heavy brine, valued for their fat content in gourmet applications. Precisely matches HTS 0305.69.10.42 for salted/brined pollock, excluding offal or pellet forms as per chapter notes.
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
• Certify bellies as non-offal; distinguish from edible offal in 0305.90 via cutting specs
• Monitor brine concentration (typically >10% salt) to prove not fresh/chilled equivalent
• Beware of misdeclaration as surimi base, which may require 0309 classification if pelletized