Live White Teatfish Sea Cucumber (Holothuria fuscogilva) from Germany
Live white teatfish sea cucumbers (Holothuria fuscogilva) are premium live imports for breeding farms and live seafood markets. They match HTS 0308.11.00.00 for live Holothuroidea, emphasizing their status as non-crustacean, non-mollusc echinoderms maintained alive during transport. Popular in aquaculture for restocking fisheries.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Transport in aerated seawater systems to keep live; declare exact species with photos or DNA verification if requested by customs
• Comply with USFWS aquaculture import rules and provide proof of sustainable sourcing to avoid antidumping scrutiny