Chilled Bullfrog Legs from Mexico
Chilled hind legs from American bullfrogs (Lithobates catesbeianus), refrigerated but not frozen, commonly used in gourmet Asian cuisine. Falls under HTS 0208.90.25.00 as chilled frogs' legs, part of other fresh or chilled meat and edible offal, distinct from chapter exclusions like unfit animal products.
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
• Maintain cold chain documentation proving temperature below freezing point but not frozen to avoid reclassification
• Label with species (e.g
• bullfrog) and origin; US Customs may scrutinize for CITES compliance if endangered species involved
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring in consumer packaging—bulk shipments classify differently from retail packs