Canned Albacore Tuna in Water from Mexico
Premium albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) packed in water, sealed in airtight containers weighing under 7 kg. This prepared tuna product is not minced, not in oil, and classified under HTS 1604.14.22.59 as 'other' albacore tuna meeting the quota for non-insular origin imports.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16%
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 container weight ≤7kg including contents and confirm not from US insular possessions to qualify for quota
• Monitor annual aggregate quota (4.8% of prior year US consumption per NMFS) to avoid general duty rates
• Ensure species certification as Thunnus alalunga (albacore) and compliance with section 609 if any shrimp bycatch