Fresh Rhopilema Jellyfish from Mexico
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.
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
• 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