Wet Salted Haddock for Smoking from Mexico
Heavy wet-salted haddock blocks prepared as base for smoking, maintained in brine. HTS 0305.69.10.49 applies as unsmoked salted haddock, common intermediate product.
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
• Declare intended US processing (smoking) but classify based on import condition
• Test for smoke residue to confirm no pre-smoking occurred
• Use refrigerated containers to preserve brine integrity