0308.21.00.21/Chilled Echinus esculentus Roe/Japan

Chilled Echinus esculentus Roe from Japan

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 — 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%

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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