Salted Haddock Bellies in Brine from Mexico
Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) belly flaps salted and stored in brine drums, not smoked or dried. Under HTS 0305.69.10 as non-offal salted haddock, distinct from fillets.
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
• Differentiate bellies from 'edible offal' with clear processing descriptions
• Monitor salt content to stay under drying limits (typically >20% moisture loss)
• Pair with anti-dumping filings if from certain origins like Norway