Frozen Skipjack Tuna Butterfly Fillets from Mexico
Butterfly-cut frozen fillets of skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), butterflied by removing backbone while keeping halves attached. Classifies under HTS 0304.87.00.00 as frozen skipjack fillets per legal description.
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 butterfly cut method to confirm it's still 'fillet' not 'other meat'
• Ensure no binders added, per chapter note excluding pellets
• Batch-test for parasites as required for raw-consumption tuna