Sole Fish Balls from Mexico
Dover sole fish balls are delicate spheres of pureed sole with ginger and scallions, steamed dry. HTS 1604.20.30.00 captures these as fish balls/puddings not in oil, per legal notes for prepared aquatic invertebrates exclusion.
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
• High-value sole requires detailed valuation invoices to prevent undervaluation claims
• EU-sourced? Check for MSC certification to ease sustainability queries