Brined Argentine Red Shrimp from Mexico
Pleoticus muelleri shrimp in brine, raw frozen, shell-on for export packs. Under HTS 0306.95.00 as shrimps in brine, not cooked or processed further. Standard for value-added preservation.
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
• Specify brine composition (e.g
• 2-5% salt) in entry docs to confirm not cooked
• Full Section 609 chain certification from Argentina farms
• Avoid pitfall of undeclared freezing post-brine