Live Palinurus elephas European Spiny Lobster from Mexico
Live Palinurus elephas caught in Mediterranean waters, shipped in aerated seawater tanks for live tank display in restaurants. HTS 0306.31.00.00 covers live rock lobster of Palinurus spp., emphasizing live/fresh/chilled state.
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
• Use certified aerated transport systems; declare exact quantity and species to avoid underreporting penalties
• Check EU export health certs for Vibrio-free status, common pitfall in transatlantic shipments
• Quarantine upon arrival per USFWS if CITES Appendix-listed in source country