Other
Aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process: > Sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus, Holothuroidea): > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 0308.19.01.00
Live Japanese Sea Cucumber (Stichopus japonicus)
Live Stichopus japonicus sea cucumbers harvested from the Pacific Ocean, transported in aerated seawater for aquaculture or immediate processing. Classified under HTS 0308.19.0100 as live aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, specifically sea cucumbers of the Holothuroidea class. Excludes flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption per Chapter notes.
Fresh Chilled Sea Cucumbers (Holothuroidea)
Freshly harvested and chilled Holothuroidea sea cucumbers, packed on ice for restaurant supply or high-end culinary use. Falls under HTS 0308.19.0100 as chilled aquatic invertebrates excluding crustaceans and molluscs, adhering to chapter notes excluding human-consumption pellets.
Frozen Japanese Sea Cucumbers
Individually quick-frozen Stichopus japonicus sea cucumbers, vacuum-sealed for long-term storage in gourmet food markets. HTS 0308.19.0100 applies to frozen sea cucumbers as 'Other' aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs.
Dried Sea Cucumbers (Holothuroidea)
Air-dried Holothuroidea sea cucumbers, a delicacy in Asian cuisine known as 'bêche-de-mer', rehydrated before cooking. Classified in HTS 0308.19.0100 as dried aquatic invertebrates excluding crustaceans, molluscs, and human-fit pellets per chapter notes.
Salted Sea Cucumbers in Brine
Holothuroidea sea cucumbers preserved in saltwater brine for extended shelf life in specialty seafood trade. HTS 0308.19.0100 covers salted or in-brine aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs.
Smoked Dried Sea Cucumbers
Lightly smoked and dried Stichopus japonicus sea cucumbers, prepared without cooking for traditional soups. Under HTS 0308.19.0100 as smoked aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, per heading scope.
Fresh Live Sea Cucumbers for Aquaculture
Live juvenile Holothuroidea sea cucumbers shipped for U.S. aquaculture farms to support sustainable farming. HTS 0308.19.0100 for live aquatic invertebrates in this category.
Frozen Processed Sea Cucumber Bodies
Frozen, eviscerated bodies of Japanese sea cucumbers, cleaned but not cooked. Fits HTS 0308.19.0100 as frozen 'Other' sea cucumbers.