Live Shell-On Banana Shrimp from Mexico
Live banana shrimp (Penaeus merguiensis) shell-on, compliant with chapter statistical note 1. Classified in 0306.36.0020 as live other shrimps and prawns with shells intact. Used in live tanks for premium retail.
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
• Use aerated live tanks during shipping; declare oxygenation methods for live status
• FDA aquaculture drug residue testing critical for live imports from Asia