1605.59.05.00/Mussel and Tuna Stuffed Peppers/Mexico

Mussel and Tuna Stuffed Peppers from Mexico

Pre-cooked bell peppers filled with mussels, tuna flakes, rice, and tomato sauce, packaged for microwave heating. This prepared meal qualifies for HTS 1605.59.05.00 as it contains molluscs (mussels) and fish meat (tuna). Common in Mediterranean frozen entrees.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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Import Tips

• Document exact fish meat percentage via supplier specs to justify mollusc heading over fish

• Include EU/foreign health certificates for bivalve molluscs like mussels

• Test for histamine levels in tuna components to meet FDA seafood safety standards