Frozen Actinopyga echinites Sea Cucumbers from China
These frozen sea cucumbers from the Actinopyga echinites species are deep-frozen post-harvest to retain nutritional value for Asian cuisine markets. HTS 0308.12.00.00 applies to frozen sea cucumbers within Holothuroidea, excluding crustacean or mollusc categories.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Use block-frozen packaging to prevent thawing, ensuring CBP accepts frozen status
• Include scientific naming on invoices to avoid disputes over Holothuroidea classification
• Comply with Section 609 shrimp note analogs by checking for invertebrate-specific trade restrictions