Frozen Mantis Shrimp from Mexico
Frozen whole mantis shrimp (Oratosquilla oratoria), raw shell-on, popular in Asian cuisine. HTS 0306.19.0161 for other frozen crustaceans; stomatopods specifically crustaceans per tariff terms. IQF for retail sale.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Scientific identification critical; often misdeclared as shrimp triggering reclassification
• Check for invasive species restrictions in destination ports
• Provide shell-on weight declaration; peeling post-import changes value basis