Chilled Alligator Tail Meat from Mexico
Chilled tail meat from farmed alligators, a premium cut classified under HTS 0208.50.00.00 for reptile meat. Widely used in Southern US cuisine for its tender texture.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Source from CITES-registered farms, as wild alligator may require additional permits
• Maintain temperature logs below 4°C to qualify as chilled, avoiding spoilage claims
• Avoid bone-in shipments if possible, as dutiable weight includes bones per US notes