Battered Pollock Fish Fillets from Mexico
Individually quick-frozen battered pollock fillets feature a light batter coating for crispiness, commonly used in fast food. Classified under HTS 1604.19.51.00 for coated fish portions that are breaded or similarly prepared, excluding minced forms. This covers value-added seafood products for household or commercial frying.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
17.5%
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
• Provide certificates of analysis for batter composition to confirm no prohibited additives per FDA regs
• Avoid common error of shipping in bulk consumer packs without retail-ready labeling, which may trigger reclassification
• Check for country-specific restrictions on pollock sourcing, especially from certain fisheries under MSC standards