Chilled Echinus esculentus Roe from Germany
Chilled roe from the European edible sea urchin (Echinus esculentus), popular in UK and French markets. HTS 0308.21.0021 applies to fresh/chilled roe from this exact species, as aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans/molluscs. Unprocessed state distinguishes from chapter 03 exclusions.
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
• EU-sourced roe requires export health certs aligned with U.S
• FDA equivalence agreements
• Document chain of custody from harvest to import to prove 'chilled' status over frozen
• Beware over-freezing during transit, triggering reclassification and higher duties