Fresh Chilled Lollypop Sea Cucumber (Holothuria atra) from Japan
Fresh chilled lollypop sea cucumbers (Holothuria atra) are tropical species imported for niche culinary uses, kept chilled post-harvest. HTS 0308.11.00.00 covers chilled Holothuroidea excluding crustaceans and molluscs. Common in Indo-Pacific fisheries for their resilience.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure chain-of-custody docs from harvest to port for traceability under seafood import laws
• Test for contaminants like heavy metals, as tropical species often require additional FDA clearance