Dried Sea Cucumbers (Holothuroidea) from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Declare moisture content below 15% to confirm 'dried' status and prevent fresh/chilled disputes
• Source from certified sustainable fisheries to meet U.S
• Lacey Act declarations
• Package individually to avoid set classification with seasonings