Canned Albacore Tuna in Olive Oil from Mexico
Premium albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) packed in olive oil inside airtight cans, typically net weight 5 oz. This product falls under HTS 1604.14.10.91 as it is prepared albacore tuna in oil, in airtight containers, not minced, and identified specifically as albacore.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
45%
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 species identification as albacore (Thunnus alalunga) via FDA documentation to match HTS 1604.14.10.91; misclassification risks penalties
• Ensure airtight containers comply with FDA seafood HACCP and labeling for oil-packed tuna; provide country-of-origin certificates
• Avoid common pitfalls like exceeding aggregate quotas if from freely associated states—use general note 10(c) for duty-free entry where applicable