Turkey Meatballs in Marinara Sauce from Mexico
Pre-cooked turkey meatballs simmered in tomato marinara sauce, packaged for microwave heating. Falls under HTS 1602.39.0035 as a poultry-based prepared meal, featuring ground turkey from heading 0105 combined with sauce for a complete dish. Distinct from plain canned poultry due to its meal-ready composition.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include full recipe breakdown on labels and obtain prior FDA notice for expedited entry
• Confirm poultry is fully cooked and provide processing facility approvals to meet FSMA requirements
• Document value allocation between meat and sauce to prevent disputes over poultry content threshold