Frozen Skipjack Tuna Whole from Mexico
Whole frozen skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) caught in the Pacific Ocean, typically weighing 1-3 kg per fish, packaged in bulk for commercial use. This product falls under HTS 0303.43.00.00 as it is frozen skipjack tuna excluding fillets, meat, or offal. It is not processed into flour, meal, or pellets fit for human consumption.
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
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure traceability documentation for seafood safety compliance; verify species identification via scientific name to avoid reclassification; common pitfall is insufficient ice glaze documentation leading to weight disputes