Frozen Head-On Yellowfin Tuna for Sashimi from Mexico
Premium frozen whole yellowfin tuna with heads on, destined for sashimi preparation after gutting and filleting. Classified under HTS 0303.42.0040 as head-on frozen yellowfin tuna, as it remains whole fish excluding fillets. Meets chapter exclusions for offal and processed forms.
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
• Provide catch certificates and traceability docs for premium grades; label clearly as 'head-on' to prevent reclassification as headless; watch for moisture content to confirm frozen status per HTS rules