Frozen Japanese Sea Cucumbers from Mexico
Individually quick-frozen Stichopus japonicus sea cucumbers, vacuum-sealed for long-term storage in gourmet food markets. HTS 0308.19.0100 applies to frozen sea cucumbers as 'Other' aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs.
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
• Provide blast-freezing records to confirm compliance with FDA seafood HACCP standards
• Avoid bulk packaging that could imply industrial processing, risking reclassification
• Test for histamine levels, as frozen storage mishandling is a common rejection cause