Pole-Caught Skipjack in Brine from Mexico
Pole-caught skipjack tuna in light brine (saline water), airtight cans ≤7kg. HTS 1604.14.22.99 covers this as non-oil tuna under quota 'other'. Brine packing is standard for quality preservation.
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
• Brine qualifies as 'not in oil'; provide salinity specs to distinguish from oil
• Sustainability certs like pole-caught enhance marketability but don't affect HTS