Atlantic Salmon in Brine from Mexico
Fresh Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) preserved in a saltwater brine solution without drying or smoking, intended for food use. Classified under HTS 0305.69.40.00 as salted fish in brine, specifically salmon, distinct from dried, smoked, or offal products. Meets chapter notes excluding flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify salinity levels exceed 13% to qualify as 'salted in brine'; provide lab analysis certificates to Customs
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and include country-of-origin labeling for traceability
• Avoid misclassification as fresh fish (0302); common pitfall is insufficient documentation of brining process