Live Red Sea Urchins (Mesocentrotus franciscanus) from Mexico
Live giant red sea urchins (Mesocentrotus franciscanus) shipped in chilled seawater systems. HTS 0308.29.0100 for live specified sea urchin species. High-value live seafood market product.
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
• Use certified live haul vessels with oxygenation systems and mortality logs
• Obtain aquaculture health certifications for live imports
• Monitor purge times to ensure natural gut clearance