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Chilled Rhopilema Jellyfish in Brine

Chilled Rhopilema spp. jellyfish packed in brine for preservation during transport, ready for quick culinary use. Classified in HTS 0308.30.00.00 as in brine aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs. Popular in sushi and seafood markets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1605Lower: 10% vs 35%

If cooked and packed in brine as a preserved product

Cooking changes it from raw invertebrate to Chapter 16 prepared seafood.

0309Lower: 10% vs 35%

If in brine and formed into human-food pellets

Chapter note defines pellets separately, fit for human consumption under 0309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit detailed brine ingredient list to FDA to confirm no prohibited additives

Use insulated packaging for chilled goods to maintain temperature under 45°F

Inspect for foreign matter contamination common in wild-harvested jellyfish