Fresh Albacore Tuna Whole Fish from Mexico
Whole fresh albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) caught and chilled immediately after harvest, sold by the piece for high-end sushi markets. Classified under HTS 0302.31.00.00 as fresh or chilled albacore tuna, excluding fillets or offal. Not processed into meals, pellets, or frozen forms.
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
• Verify fish is chilled below 4°C with temperature logs to qualify as 'fresh or chilled'; obtain species certification from supplier to confirm Thunnus alalunga
• Common pitfall: improper documentation leading to reclassification as frozen under 0303