Frozen Parastichopus californicus Sea Cucumbers from Mexico
Frozen giant red sea cucumbers (Parastichopus californicus) from Pacific coasts, frozen to lock in flavor for gourmet applications. HTS 0308.12.00.00 covers these as frozen sea cucumbers in the Holothuroidea class.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify origin to leverage potential trade agreements reducing duties on Pacific species
• Maintain -18°C or below throughout transit for frozen tariff eligibility
• Screen for heavy metals common in marine invertebrates per FDA guidelines