Canned Bonito Flakes in Brine from Mexico
Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) processed into dried flakes, rehydrated, and canned in brine; used in Asian cuisine. Falls under HTS 1604.20.60 as 'other' prepared fish, distinct from whole tuna or loins in 1604.14.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
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
• Label with exact processing (flaking, drying) to differentiate from standard tuna in 1604.14 subheadings
• Comply with country-of-origin marking; flakes often from multiple sources requiring aggregation rules
• Test for histamine levels in scombroid fish like bonito per FDA guidelines