Frozen Turkey Tetrazzini Meal from Mexico
A fully prepared frozen meal featuring diced turkey meat in a creamy tetrazzini sauce with pasta, mushrooms, and peas. Classified under HTS 1602.31.00.20 as a prepared meal primarily composed of turkey (poultry of heading 0105), ready for heating and consumption.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify turkey content exceeds 50% and include detailed ingredient lists on labeling to meet FDA and USDA standards for prepared poultry meals
• Obtain prior approval from USDA FSIS for poultry imports; provide processing facility certifications to avoid holds at customs
• Watch for common pitfalls like mislabeling as 'single ingredient' which shifts to other subheadings; ensure 'prepared meal' status is clear