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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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If live, fresh, or chilled rather than frozen
Fresh or chilled sea cucumbers fall under the preceding subheading before frozen preparations.
If frozen sea cucumbers of species other than Stichopus japonicus
Different Holothuroidea species like Actinopyga echinites are classified separately from the named Stichopus japonicus.
If processed into flour, meal, or pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, and pellets suitable for human food from headings 0305-0308, moving them to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with CITES documentation if applicable, as some Holothuroidea are regulated
• Ensure proper cold chain documentation to prove frozen state upon import and prevent reclassification
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as dried products, which shift to other 0308 subheadings
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