Chapter 0308 — Customs Tariff Headings

0308.2Sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus):

0308.30Jellyfish (Rhopilema spp.)

0308.90Other

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Products classified under Tariff item 03.08

Fresh Chilled Black Sea Cucumber (Holothuria scabra)

Fresh chilled black sea cucumbers (Holothuria scabra), also known as sandfish, are imported on ice for high-end restaurants specializing in Asian fusion cuisine. They fall under tariff item 0308.11.00 as live, fresh or chilled sea cucumbers of the class Holothuroidea, which are aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs.

Fresh Chilled Lollypop Sea Cucumber (Holothuria atra)

Fresh chilled lollypop sea cucumbers (Holothuria atra) are tropical species imported for niche culinary uses, kept chilled post-harvest to preserve quality. They are classified under tariff item 0308.11.00 as fresh or chilled sea cucumbers, which are aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs.

Fresh Chilled Prickly Redfish Sea Cucumber (Thelenota ananas)

Fresh chilled prickly redfish sea cucumbers (Thelenota ananas) are imported for gourmet sashimi preparations, chilled to preserve their texture and freshness. They fall under tariff item 0308.11.00 as fresh or chilled sea cucumbers, which are aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs.

Live Japanese Sea Cucumber (Stichopus japonicus)

Live Japanese sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus) are harvested from cold Pacific waters and imported alive for the luxury seafood market or aquaculture breeding. They are classified under tariff item 0308.11.00 as live sea cucumbers, which are aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs.

Live Sandfish Sea Cucumber (Holothuria scabra)

Live sandfish sea cucumbers (Holothuria scabra) are imported alive for research aquariums and breeding programs. They qualify under tariff item 0308.11.00 as live sea cucumbers, which are aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, and are not excluded by Chapter 3 notes.

Live White Teatfish Sea Cucumber (Holothuria fuscogilva)

Live white teatfish sea cucumbers (Holothuria fuscogilva) are premium live imports for breeding farms and live seafood markets. They match tariff item 0308.11.00 for live sea cucumbers, which are aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, and are not excluded by Chapter 3 notes.

Frozen Actinopyga echinites Sea Cucumbers

Frozen Actinopyga echinites sea cucumbers, deep-frozen post-harvest to preserve nutritional value for Asian cuisine. They are aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, falling under the frozen sea cucumber category.

Frozen Bohadschia argus Sea Cucumbers

Frozen Bohadschia argus sea cucumbers, cleaned and frozen individually for high-end restaurant supply. These are aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, classified as frozen sea cucumbers.

Frozen Holothuria scabra Sea Cucumbers

Frozen Holothuria scabra sea cucumbers, prized for firm texture and frozen whole for culinary use in soups and stews. They are aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, classified as frozen sea cucumbers.

Frozen Parastichopus californicus Sea Cucumbers

Frozen Parastichopus californicus sea cucumbers, also known as giant red sea cucumbers, frozen to lock in flavor for gourmet applications. They are aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, classified as frozen sea cucumbers.

Frozen Stichopus japonicus Sea Cucumbers

Frozen Stichopus japonicus sea cucumbers, harvested from cold ocean waters and rapidly frozen to preserve freshness and texture. They are aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, classified as frozen sea cucumbers.

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Smoked Dried Sea Cucumbers

Smoked dried sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus, Holothuroidea) that have been lightly smoked and then dried without cooking. They are used in traditional soups and rehydrated before consumption, and the smoking process qualifies them under tariff item 0308.19.10.

Dried Sea Cucumbers (Holothuroidea)

Air-dried sea cucumbers of the class Holothuroidea, commonly known as bêche-de-mer, are a prized ingredient in Asian cuisine. They are rehydrated before cooking and are classified as dried aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, falling under tariff item 0308.19.90 as 'Other'.

Fresh Chilled Sea Cucumbers (Holothuroidea)

Fresh chilled sea cucumbers of the class Holothuroidea, packed on ice for restaurant supply or high-end culinary use, are classified as chilled aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs. They fall under tariff item 0308.19.90 as 'Other' since they are not smoked and not of the species Stichopus japonicus.

Fresh Live Sea Cucumbers for Aquaculture

Live juvenile sea cucumbers of the class Holothuroidea, shipped for aquaculture farms, are classified as live aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs. They fall under tariff item 0308.19.90 as 'Other' because they are not of the species Stichopus japonicus and are not smoked.

Frozen Japanese Sea Cucumbers

Individually quick-frozen Stichopus japonicus sea cucumbers, vacuum-sealed for long-term storage, are classified as frozen aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs. They fall under tariff item 0308.19.90 as 'Other' because the subheading for Stichopus japonicus (0308.11) covers only live, fresh, or chilled products, not frozen ones.

Frozen Processed Sea Cucumber Bodies

Frozen, eviscerated bodies of Japanese sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus), cleaned but not cooked, are classified as frozen aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs. They fall under tariff item 0308.19.90 as 'Other' because the specific subheading for Stichopus japonicus (0308.11) covers only live, fresh, or chilled products.

Live Japanese Sea Cucumber (Stichopus japonicus)

Live Stichopus japonicus sea cucumbers harvested from the Pacific Ocean, transported in aerated seawater for aquaculture or immediate processing, are classified as live aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs. They fall under tariff item 0308.19.90 as 'Other' because the specific subheading 0308.11.00 covers live Stichopus japonicus, but this item is for 'Other' species; however, since the candidate is Stichopus japonicus, it would actually fall under 0308.11.00, not this item. Therefore, this candidate is excluded.

Salted Sea Cucumbers in Brine

Holothuroidea sea cucumbers preserved in saltwater brine for extended shelf life are classified as salted or in-brine aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs. They fall under tariff item 0308.19.90 as 'Other' since they are not smoked and not of the species Stichopus japonicus.

Chilled Echinus esculentus Roe

Chilled roe from the European edible sea urchin (Echinus esculentus) is popular in UK and French markets. Tariff item 0308.21.00 applies to fresh or chilled roe from this exact species, as aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs.

Chilled Echinus esculentus Sea Urchin

Chilled European edible sea urchins (Echinus esculentus) from UK waters are kept fresh for roe extraction. They are classified under tariff item 0308.21.00 as live, fresh, or chilled sea urchins of the specified species.

Chilled Paracentrotus lividus Sea Urchin

Chilled Paracentrotus lividus sea urchins, also known as European purple sea urchins, are imported from Mediterranean waters for gourmet uni markets. They are kept chilled and fall under tariff item 0308.21.00 as live, fresh, or chilled sea urchins of the specified species.

Chilled Paracentrotus lividus Sea Urchin Roe

Chilled roe from the Mediterranean purple sea urchin (Paracentrotus lividus) is prized for its creamy texture in gourmet dishes. It fits tariff item 0308.21.00 as fresh or chilled sea urchin roe, not dried, salted, or in brine.

Chilled Red Sea Urchin (Mesocentrotus franciscanus)

Chilled red sea urchins (Mesocentrotus franciscanus, formerly Strongylocentrotus franciscanus) are prized for their sweet roe and are maintained alive in chilled oxygenated water. They are covered by tariff item 0308.21.00 as live, fresh, or chilled sea urchins of the named species.

Fresh Chilled Green Sea Urchin (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis)

Fresh chilled green sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis) from North Atlantic fisheries are supplied to sushi markets with gonads intact for uni preparation. They are classified under tariff item 0308.21.00 as live, fresh, or chilled sea urchins of the named species.

Fresh Green Sea Urchin (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis)

Freshly harvested green sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis) from North Atlantic waters are chilled but alive for high-end seafood markets. They fit tariff item 0308.21.00 as live, fresh, or chilled sea urchins under the specified species.

Fresh Loxechinus albus Sea Urchin

Fresh Loxechinus albus sea urchins, known as Chilean red sea urchins, are sourced from South American fisheries for their large, flavorful gonads used in uni sushi. They fall under tariff item 0308.21.00 as live, fresh, or chilled examples of this species.

Fresh Loxechinus albus Sea Urchin Roe

Fresh roe from the Chilean red sea urchin (Loxechinus albus) is harvested off South America and shipped chilled. It is directly classified under tariff item 0308.21.00 for live, fresh, or chilled sea urchin roe from named species.

Fresh Paracentrotus lividus Sea Urchin

Fresh violet sea urchins (Paracentrotus lividus) from Mediterranean fisheries are chilled for gourmet export. They are classified under tariff item 0308.21.00 as live, fresh, or chilled sea urchins of the specified species.

Fresh Sea Urchin Roe (Uni)

Fresh sea urchin gonads, known as uni in Japanese cuisine, are harvested from Strongylocentrotus spp. and sold chilled for sushi preparation. They are classified under tariff item 0308.21.00 as live, fresh, or chilled roe from sea urchins of the specified genus.

Live Echinus esculentus Sea Urchin

Live Echinus esculentus sea urchins, the edible sea urchin from UK and Irish coasts, are premium for their sweet uni and are imported alive for top chefs. They fall under tariff item 0308.21.00 for specified live, fresh, or chilled species, not covering smoked products.

Live Loxechinus albus Sea Urchin

Live Chilean red sea urchins (Loxechinus albus), a key export of South American aquaculture, are shipped alive in seawater systems to preserve freshness. They fall under tariff item 0308.21.00 as live aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, specifically sea urchins of the species Loxechinus albus.

Live Purple Sea Urchin (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus)

Live purple sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) are harvested from Pacific coastal waters and transported alive in chilled seawater systems for immediate processing into uni, the prized edible gonads. They fall under tariff item 0308.21.00 as live Strongylocentrotus spp. sea urchins.

Live Red Sea Urchin (Strongylocentrotus franciscanus)

Live red sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus franciscanus) are premium Pacific species air-shipped alive to high-end restaurants for on-site uni extraction. Tariff item 0308.21.00 covers live Strongylocentrotus spp. sea urchins, emphasizing the live state.

Live Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis Sea Urchin Gonads

Live or minimally handled gonads (roe) from the green sea urchin Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis are kept alive in seawater for premium markets. Tariff item 0308.21.00 covers live, fresh, or chilled roe specifically from sea urchins of the named species.

Live Uni Sea Urchin (Strongylocentrotus spp.)

Live sea urchins of Strongylocentrotus species, commonly marketed as 'uni' for Japanese cuisine, are shipped alive in seawater systems to maintain their delicate texture and flavour. They are classified under tariff item 0308.21.00 as live sea urchins, a category for aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs.

Frozen Atlantic Sea Urchin Gonads (Echinus esculentus)

Frozen Atlantic sea urchin gonads (Echinus esculentus), IQF-processed for sushi-grade quality. This product is a frozen aquatic invertebrate other than crustaceans or molluscs, specifically a sea urchin of a species named in the tariff item, and is not smoked, so it falls under 'Other'.

Frozen Chilean Sea Urchin Roe (Loxechinus albus)

Frozen Chilean sea urchin roe (Loxechinus albus), known for its sweet taste and used in South American and fusion cuisines. This is a frozen aquatic invertebrate other than crustaceans or molluscs, specifically a sea urchin of a named species, and is not smoked, so it falls under 'Other'.

Frozen European Edible Sea Urchins (Paracentrotus lividus)

Frozen gonads of the European purple sea urchin (Paracentrotus lividus), a Mediterranean delicacy served raw on ice. This is a frozen aquatic invertebrate other than crustaceans or molluscs, specifically a sea urchin of a named species, and is not smoked, so it falls under 'Other'.

Frozen Green Sea Urchin Roe (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis)

Frozen gonads from green sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis), prized for their creamy texture in gourmet seafood dishes. This is a frozen aquatic invertebrate other than crustaceans or molluscs, specifically a sea urchin of the Strongylocentrotus genus, and is not smoked, so it falls under 'Other'.

Frozen Purple Sea Urchin Gonads (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus)

Frozen sea urchin roe, or uni, harvested from purple sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus), commonly used in sushi and Japanese cuisine. This is a frozen aquatic invertebrate other than crustaceans or molluscs, specifically a sea urchin of the Strongylocentrotus genus, and is not smoked, so it falls under 'Other'.

Frozen Red Sea Urchin Gonads (Strongylocentrotus franciscanus)

Premium frozen roe from red sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus franciscanus), featuring a rich, buttery flavor ideal for high-end sushi. This is a frozen aquatic invertebrate other than crustaceans or molluscs, specifically a sea urchin of the Strongylocentrotus genus, and is not smoked, so it falls under 'Other'.

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Smoked Cooked Sea Urchins (Echinus esculentus)

These are European edible sea urchins (Echinus esculentus) that have been hot-smoked after light precooking, with the whole shells intact. The smoking process, whether or not preceded by cooking, is the defining characteristic that places them under tariff item 0308.29.10, which specifically covers smoked aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs.

Chilled Echinus esculentus Sea Urchins

Freshly harvested Echinus esculentus sea urchins maintained on ice slurry to preserve their premium gonad quality. These are chilled, not frozen or processed, and are classified under tariff item 0308.29.90 as 'other' sea urchins, distinct from smoked products.

Dried Sea Urchins (Paracentrotus lividus)

Sun-dried or dehydrated whole Paracentrotus lividus sea urchins with moisture content below 15%. Drying preserves the product for extended shelf life, and per Section Note 2, 'dried' includes dehydrated or evaporated products, placing them under tariff item 0308.29.90 as 'other' sea urchins.

Fresh Chilled Green Sea Urchins (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis)

Freshly harvested Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis (green sea urchins) kept chilled at 0-4°C to maintain quality. These are fresh/chilled aquatic invertebrates, not smoked, and are classified under tariff item 0308.29.90 as 'other' sea urchins of the specified species.

Frozen Purple Sea Urchin Gonads (Uni)

Extracted gonads from Strongylocentrotus purpuratus (purple sea urchins), cleaned and frozen whole without further processing. These are frozen aquatic invertebrates, not smoked, and fall under tariff item 0308.29.90 as 'other' sea urchins of the specified species.

Frozen Red Sea Urchins (Strongylocentrotus franciscanus)

Whole frozen Strongylocentrotus franciscanus (red sea urchins) individually quick-frozen (IQF) at -20°C or below. These are frozen aquatic invertebrates, not smoked, and are classified under tariff item 0308.29.90 as 'other' sea urchins of the specified species.

Live Purple Sea Urchins (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus)

Live Strongylocentrotus purpuratus (purple sea urchins) harvested from Pacific coastal waters and transported in aerated seawater. These are live aquatic invertebrates, not smoked, and fall under tariff item 0308.29.90 as 'other' sea urchins of the specified species.

Live Red Sea Urchins (Mesocentrotus franciscanus)

Live Mesocentrotus franciscanus (giant red sea urchins) shipped in chilled seawater systems. These are live aquatic invertebrates, not smoked, and are classified under tariff item 0308.29.90 as 'other' sea urchins of the specified species.

Salted Sea Urchins in Brine (Loxechinus albus)

Chilean Loxechinus albus sea urchins preserved in a saturated brine solution for extended shelf life. These are salted/in-brine aquatic invertebrates, not smoked, and fall under tariff item 0308.29.90 as 'other' sea urchins of the specified species.

Chilled Rhopilema Jellyfish in Brine

Chilled Rhopilema spp. jellyfish packed in brine for preservation during transport, ready for quick culinary use. This product falls under tariff item 0308.30.90 as it is an aquatic invertebrate other than crustaceans and molluscs, presented chilled and in brine, not smoked.

Dried Salted Rhopilema Jellyfish

Dried and salted Rhopilema spp. jellyfish, a staple in Chinese cuisine rehydrated for hot pot or cold dishes. This product falls under tariff item 0308.30.90 as it is an aquatic invertebrate other than crustaceans and molluscs, presented dried and salted, not smoked.

Fresh Rhopilema Jellyfish

Fresh Rhopilema spp. jellyfish harvested from the sea, typically used in Asian cuisine for salads and stir-fries. This product falls under tariff item 0308.30.90 as it is an aquatic invertebrate other than crustaceans and molluscs, presented fresh, not smoked.

Frozen Rhopilema Jellyfish

Frozen blocks of Rhopilema spp. jellyfish, often prepared by cleaning and salting before freezing for export. This product falls under tariff item 0308.30.90 as it is an aquatic invertebrate other than crustaceans and molluscs, presented frozen, not smoked.

Frozen Shredded Rhopilema Jellyfish

Frozen Rhopilema jellyfish shredded into strips after cleaning, ideal for quick cooking. This product falls under tariff item 0308.30.90 as it is an aquatic invertebrate other than crustaceans and molluscs, presented frozen and minimally processed, not smoked.