Jarred Preserved Starfish from Mexico
Edible starfish arms (Asteroidea class) are cooked and preserved in jars with spices for novelty cuisine. This niche product is under HTS 1605.69.00.00 as other prepared echinoderms.
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
• Provide edibility proof and toxin screening, as many starfish are non-food species
• Use detailed invoices specifying 'food-grade prepared starfish' to avoid aquarium misclassification
• Ensure no live tissue to prevent Chapter 3 live goods duties