Dried Sea Cucumbers (Holothuroidea) from Mexico
Air-dried Holothuroidea sea cucumbers, a delicacy in Asian cuisine known as 'bêche-de-mer', rehydrated before cooking. Classified in HTS 0308.19.0100 as dried aquatic invertebrates excluding crustaceans, molluscs, and human-fit pellets per chapter notes.
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
• Declare moisture content below 15% to confirm 'dried' status and prevent fresh/chilled disputes
• Source from certified sustainable fisheries to meet U.S
• Lacey Act declarations
• Package individually to avoid set classification with seasonings