Smoked Abalone Fillets from Mexico

Abalone fillets preserved by smoking process, vacuum-sealed in bulk for foodservice. This 'other' preparation fits HTS 1605.57.60.00 for preserved molluscs beyond basic canning.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Include smoking method and duration in commercial invoice to justify 'prepared or preserved' status

FDA prior notice required 2-8 hours pre-arrival; label with country of origin and processing details

Avoid misdeclaring as fresh—smoking alters tariff classification; common audit trigger