Bigeye Tuna in Water Pouches from Mexico
Bigeye tuna in flexible airtight pouches filled with water, net weight ≤7kg per unit. Classified in HTS 1604.14.22.99 as other tuna products in small non-oil airtight containers outside insular quotas. Pouch format appeals to portable snacking.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Validate pouch as 'airtight container' per CBP rulings; test seal integrity
• Annual quota applies aggregate shipment-wide—consolidate entries carefully