Frozen Rhopilema Jellyfish

Frozen blocks of Rhopilema spp. jellyfish, often prepared by cleaning and salting before freezing for export. Classified under HTS 0308.30.00.00 as frozen aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs. Commonly imported for thawing and use in gourmet dishes.

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, prepared, or preserved in airtight containers

Prepared or preserved aquatic invertebrates shift to Chapter 16 prepared foodstuffs.

0309Lower: 10% vs 35%

If processed into dried pellets fit for human consumption

Pellets as defined in chapter notes (agglomerated by compression) for human food go to 0309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Maintain cold chain integrity with temperature logs to comply with FDA seafood import rules

Label packages clearly with species name and processing details to facilitate CBP examination

Avoid common pitfalls like inadequate country-of-origin certification for traceability