Canned Albacore Tuna in Oil from Mexico
Premium albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) packed in olive oil, hand-filleted and cooked, sold in standard tin cans that are not airtight-sealed for preservation. This product falls under HTS 1604.14.50.00 as prepared tuna in pieces, not minced, and not in airtight containers like hermetic glass jars.
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 species compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and ensure proper labeling of tuna type and packing medium
• Obtain Certificate of Origin if sourcing from freely associated states to potentially qualify for duty-free entry under general note 10(c)
• Avoid misclassification as airtight by confirming can seams are not hermetically sealed; common pitfall leading to audits