Seasoned Preserved Blood Cockles from Mexico
Blood cockles (Tegillarca granosa) steamed and preserved with spices in pouches. HTS 1605.56.60.00 for other cockle preparations beyond basic smoking or retail packs. Common in Asian cuisine.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Spice allergen labeling critical (e.g
• chili); ensure vibrio testing for raw material
• Pitfall: Overlooking country-specific bans on blood cockles