Smoked Octopus and Herring Bites from Mexico
Smoked, bite-sized octopus and herring pieces in oil, packaged as an appetizer meal. HTS 1605.55.05.00 applies due to octopus base with added fish meat (herring), as a preserved prepared product.
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
• Certify smoking process under FDA low-acid canned food regs if applicable to oil-packed items
• Avoid pitfalls by declaring smoke flavoring separately from natural smoked products