Dried Sea Cucumber (Boschmaia spp.) from Mexico
Dried sea cucumbers of the Boschmaia species, prepared by cleaning, boiling, and sun-drying to preserve them for culinary use. This product falls under HTS 1605.61.00.00 as it is a prepared or preserved other aquatic invertebrate, specifically sea cucumbers, matching the subheading for this exact category.
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
• Verify CITES permits if the species is protected, as some sea cucumbers require documentation for endangered species compliance
• Ensure product labeling specifies preparation method (e.g
• dried, boiled) to avoid misclassification as fresh under Chapter 3
• Provide lab analysis confirming species and absence of contaminants to pass FDA seafood import inspections