Frozen Bohadschia argus Sea Cucumbers
Premium frozen Bohadschia argus sea cucumbers, cleaned and frozen individually for high-end restaurant supply. Classified precisely under HTS 0308.12.00.00 for frozen Holothuroidea other than crustaceans or molluscs.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If a different unnamed Holothuroidea species
Statistical distinctions within frozen sea cucumbers separate named vs other species.
If dried instead of frozen
Drying changes preservation method, moving to sequential subheading 0308.13.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain pre-shipment inspections for size and quality to meet U.S. standards
• Declare exact processing state; eviscerated frozen still qualifies as 0308.12
• Avoid bulk packing without liners, risking moisture absorption and reclassification
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