Breaded Fried Oysters from Mexico
Breaded and pre-fried oysters, ready for reheating, packed loosely in trays not airtight. They qualify under HTS 1605.51.5000 as other prepared or preserved molluscs, prepared by cooking and coating.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• List all ingredients including wheat flour for allergen compliance; mislabeling leads to holds
• Obtain fish/seafood import permit if from high-risk countries
• Avoid classifying as 'ready-to-eat' if requiring further cooking to prevent FSMA violations