Fresh Ark Shells (Barbatia virescens) from Mexico
Fresh ark shells (Barbatia virescens, Arcidae family), live in shell. HTS 0307.79.01 covers other such molluscs not specified in prior subheadings.
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 veterinary health certificates to prove freshness and safety for human consumption
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'frozen' if chilled—impacts duty and traceability
• Document shell condition (whole, not shucked) to stay in 0307