Fresh Chilled Cockles from Mexico
Small bivalve cockles harvested from intertidal zones, chilled for soups and paella in global cuisines. Classified under HTS 0307.91.03.90 as other fresh/chilled molluscs.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Ensure NSSP compliance for bivalves; document chill times from harvest; beware sand/grit contamination claims