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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Holothuroidea species other than Stichopus japonicus
Specific Stichopus japonicus uses 0308.19; other sea cucumber species go to the general subheading.
If further processed into food preparations with binders
Products agglomerated with binders into pellets fit for consumption classify as food preparations outside Chapter 3.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide blast-freezing records to confirm compliance with FDA seafood HACCP standards
• Avoid bulk packaging that could imply industrial processing, risking reclassification
• Test for histamine levels, as frozen storage mishandling is a common rejection cause
Related Products 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.
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.