Frozen Parastichopus californicus Sea Cucumbers from Japan
Frozen giant red sea cucumbers (Parastichopus californicus) from Pacific coasts, frozen to lock in flavor for gourmet applications. HTS 0308.12.00.00 covers these as frozen sea cucumbers in the Holothuroidea class.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify origin to leverage potential trade agreements reducing duties on Pacific species
• Maintain -18°C or below throughout transit for frozen tariff eligibility
• Screen for heavy metals common in marine invertebrates per FDA guidelines