Fresh Lobster Pellet Meal from Mexico
Pellets agglomerated from fresh lobster using minimal binder, designed as a human-consumable ingredient for seafood stocks or supplements. HTS 0309.90.20.00 applies per chapter note defining 'pellets' and fitness for human consumption from fresh crustaceans.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Declare binder quantity (<5% per chapter note) with formulation specs to confirm not a manufactured food
• Section 609 certification mandatory for lobster from regulated regions; pair with traceability docs