Bonito Tuna in Water Pouch from Mexico
Sarda spp. bonito tuna preserved in water within flexible airtight pouches, whole pieces not minced. Classified in HTS 1604.14.30 as other tunas/bonito/skipjack not in oil, matching hierarchy for prepared fish in airtight containers. Pouches count as airtight per tariff terms.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
22.5%
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
• Validate pouch integrity as 'airtight' via pressure tests if challenged by customs
• Specify Sarda spp. on invoices to align with bonito inclusion in this subheading
• Check for retort pouch sterilization confirming preservation status for Chapter 16