Frozen Dressed Southern Bluefin Tuna for Sushi from Mexico
Frozen Southern bluefin tuna 'dressed' by removing head, gills, entrails, and tail but retaining the whole body trunk. Classified in HTS 0303.46.00.00 as it qualifies as whole frozen fish of Thunnus maccoyii, not reduced to fillets. Primarily imported for otoro and chutoro cuts in sushi 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
• Use FDA prior notice for seafood; ensure no additives to stay in 0303; check for IUU fishing certifications to avoid detentions