Smoked Abalone and Mackerel Pate from Mexico
Smooth pate made from smoked abalone blended with mackerel meat, packed in jars for gourmet spreads. This product is under HTS 1605.57.05.00 for abalone preparations containing fish meat as a preserved ready-to-eat item.
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
• Label with smoke flavor disclosure to avoid artificial additive disputes
• Comply with USDA/FSIS if any meat analogs are present, though primarily FDA
• Test for histamine levels in mackerel to meet FDA defect action levels