Frozen Frog Legs from Mexico
IQF (individually quick frozen) frog legs from edible frog species, stored at -18°C for long-term preservation. While the query HTS is for fresh/chilled, these are noted as alternatives but primarily classify nearby; however, for completeness, fresh variants exclude this—strictly fresh/chilled per code.
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
• For fresh/chilled imports, ensure no freezing occurs; test shipments for core temperature to confirm status
• Comply with USDA/FSIS prior notice requirements for animal products at entry
• Watch for quota inapplicability—frogs not subject to beef quotas in US notes