Frozen Holothuria scabra Sea Cucumbers from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• 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