Albacore Tuna in Vegetable Broth from Mexico
White albacore tuna pieces in clear vegetable broth (oil-free) in airtight containers, not minced. Qualifies for HTS 1604.14.30 as other tunas not in oil, where broth is considered non-oil medium. Popular for reduced-sodium diets.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
22.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Analyze broth for fat content (<0.5% oil) to confirm 'not in oil' status
• List broth ingredients fully to avoid food additive reclassification
• Use tamper-evident seals proving airtight processing