Frozen Cooked Cuttlefish Rings from Mexico
Cuttlefish cut into rings, boiled or steamed, then quick-frozen for preservation and easy preparation. Classified under HTS 1605.54.60.10 as other prepared or preserved cuttlefish, excluding fresh or live forms.
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
• Provide processing records showing cooking step to distinguish from frozen raw under Chapter 3
• Test for histamine levels per FDA guidelines, as cooked seafood is prone to scombrotoxin formation
• Use IQF packaging to prevent clumping, which can affect weight declaration accuracy at entry