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%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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