Frozen Skipjack Tuna with Gills In from Mexico
Frozen skipjack tuna prepared by evisceration but retaining gills, a common export form from Pacific fisheries. Classified under HTS 0303.43.00.00 as it remains whole fish excluding fillets or separated offal. Gills-in preparation affects weight declarations.
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
• Document gills-in status to prevent offal separation claims; comply with section 609 shrimp provisions if mixed cargo (though not applicable to tuna); ensure scientific naming on labels