Cod Fish Balls from Mexico
Frozen cod fish balls consist of ground cod blended with onions, herbs, and binders, rolled into balls and pre-cooked. Classified under HTS 1604.20.30.00 as fish balls, a pudding-like preparation not in oil, separate from caviar or Chapter 3 fresh products.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain health certificates confirming HACCP compliance and absence of contaminants like heavy metals
• Label packages with full ingredient list, allergen warnings (e.g
• fish, wheat), and country of origin