Frozen Pacific Bluefin Tuna Half-Side from Mexico
Frozen half-side cuts from Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) after heading and gutting, split longitudinally. Remains under HTS 0303.45.0150 as not constituting 0304 fillets or meat. Common wholesale form for restaurants.
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
• Weigh and declare post-glaze drained weight accurately
• Segregate from bigeye tuna shipments to prevent species mix-up
• Prepare for possible USDA/NOAA inspections on protected species