Dried Fish Maws from Mexico
Dried swim bladders (maws) from fish like croaker or eel, a delicacy used in soups, preserved solely by drying. HTS 0305.79.00.00 covers these as 'other' edible fish offal, not fitting specific liver/roe subheadings.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include processing certificates showing drying method to distinguish from fresh under 0302
• Species-specific labeling prevents misclassification; e.g
• totoaba maws require special permits
• Avoid powdering on-site; ground maws may fall under 2106 as food preparations