Salted Seal Meat from Mexico
Meat from seals (Pinnipedia), preserved by salting to prevent spoilage, commonly used in traditional Arctic cuisines. This falls under HTS 0210.92.01.00 as salted meat from specified marine mammals excluded from fresh meat headings. It is typically sold in bulk for further processing or direct consumption.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
12.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify CITES permits for endangered species compliance; ensure salting process meets USDA inspection standards; include full container weight in dutiable calculations per US notes