Frozen Kawakawa Tuna from Mexico
Frozen whole kawakawa (Euthynnus affinis) falls under HTS 0303.59.00.00 as specified 'other' frozen fish excluding fillets. Popular in Southeast Asian cuisines and canned tuna production.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include catch certificates to verify sustainable fishing practices as required by some importers
• Ensure fish are gutted and gilled properly to meet FDA fish and fishery products safety standards
• Monitor for potential IUU (Illegal, Unreported, Unregulated) fishing restrictions on tuna imports