Live, fresh or chilled
Aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process. > Sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus, Holothuroidea): > Live, fresh or chilled > Live, fresh or chilled
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Products classified under Tariff item 0308.11.00
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.