Frozen Holothuria scabra Sea Cucumbers
Frozen specimens of Holothuria scabra, a prized sea cucumber variety known for its firm texture, frozen whole for culinary use in soups and stews. Falls under HTS 0308.12.00.00 as frozen Holothuroidea sea cucumbers, distinct from crustaceans and molluscs.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried, salted, or in brine instead of frozen
Dried or preserved forms of sea cucumbers are covered by later subheadings in 0308.
If smoked, whether cooked or not
Smoked aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans/molluscs go to the residual 0308.90.
If containing fish meat or misclassified as fillets
Products with added fish shift to Chapter 03 fish headings if not pure invertebrates.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide fishery certificates to confirm sustainable sourcing, as sea cucumbers face overfishing scrutiny
• Label clearly as 'frozen sea cucumbers' with temperature logs to maintain classification
• Watch for contamination issues that could trigger FDA rejection at ports
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Frozen Stichopus japonicus Sea Cucumbers
These are frozen sea cucumbers of the species Stichopus japonicus, harvested from cold ocean waters and rapidly frozen to preserve freshness and texture. Classified under HTS 0308.12.00.00 as frozen sea cucumbers (Holothuroidea), excluding crustaceans and molluscs, specifically for this named species.
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