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

9903.03.0110%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

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