Fresh Skipjack Tuna for Sushi Grade from Mexico
Premium sushi-grade skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), flash-chilled immediately after catch to preserve freshness for raw consumption. It qualifies for HTS 0302.33.00.00 due to being fresh or chilled whole skipjack tuna, not filleted.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Secure prior FDA approval for raw fish imports and histamine testing results
• Document species via DNA testing if required for premium grades to confirm skipjack
• Avoid over-chilling that mimics frozen state, which could trigger 0303 classification