Smoked Cuttlefish Fillets from Mexico
Cuttlefish mantles filleted, smoked over wood for flavor, and vacuum-sealed as a ready-to-eat delicacy. This preserved form qualifies for HTS 1605.54.60.10 under prepared cuttlefish molluscs.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include smoking process certification to prove preservation method aligns with Chapter 16
• Comply with USDA/FSIS if any smoke flavorings are artificial, requiring additional ingredient disclosure
• Monitor moisture content to prevent duty disputes over net weight of smoked product