Frozen Japanese Sea Cucumbers from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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