Katsuo Katsubushi Canned in Oil from Mexico
Canned lightly smoked bonito (katsuo) flakes or pieces in oil, airtight-packed for extended shelf life and culinary use in Japanese cuisine. Classified under HTS 1604.19.25.00 for bonito in oil, airtight containers, as whole pieces not minced.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide processing details (smoking, flaking) on entry docs to avoid reclassification as dried bonito under Chapter 3
• Ensure airtight container certification; pitfall is using non-hermetic seals leading to duty disputes
• Comply with FDA prior notice for seafood and check for Section 609 restrictions if applicable