Fresh Chilled Prickly Redfish Sea Cucumber (Thelenota ananas) from Japan
Fresh chilled prickly redfish sea cucumbers (Thelenota ananas) are imported for gourmet sashimi preparations, chilled to preserve texture. HTS 0308.11.00.00 applies to these chilled Holothuroidea, ensuring they are neither frozen nor preserved. Known for their large size and bumpy skin in luxury seafood trade.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'chilled sea cucumbers' with temperature records; FDA prior notice required for seafood
• Source from CITES Appendix II compliant fisheries if applicable, with export quotas documented