Fresh Rhopilema Jellyfish

Fresh Rhopilema spp. jellyfish harvested from the sea, typically used in Asian cuisine for salads and stir-fries. This product falls under HTS 0308.30.00.00 as fresh aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs. It is sold whole or in large pieces without further processing.

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.

0309Lower: 10% vs 35%

If ground into flour or pellets fit for human consumption

Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, and pellets suitable for human food from 0308, directing them to 0309.

0302Lower: 10% vs 35%

If live and intended for immediate aquarium use rather than food

Live aquatic invertebrates not for human consumption may classify under Chapter 3 fish provisions for ornamental purposes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure HACCP plans for seafood safety to avoid detention

Verify species identification as Rhopilema spp. via documentation to prevent misclassification

Check for section 609 compliance if any shrimp contamination risks during processing