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
9903.05.5510%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
• 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