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
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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