Fresh Live Spot Prawns from Mexico
Live fresh spot prawns (Pandalus platyceros), shipped aerated for live markets. HTS 0306.95.00 includes live shrimps/prawns as 'other' not for immediate consumption under 0302. Chapter covers live crustaceans broadly.
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 DOA (dead on arrival) tolerances under 5% with aeration proofs for live claims
• Section 609 certification mandatory even for live
• Pitfall: mortality rates triggering reclassification as dead/chilled