Chilled Echinus esculentus Sea Urchin from Germany
Chilled European edible sea urchins (Echinus esculentus) from UK waters, kept fresh for roe extraction. Classed in HTS 0308.21.0029 as 'other' live/fresh/chilled sea urchins.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide proof of sustainable harvest from certified fisheries to meet Lacey Act declarations
• Maintain temperature logs at 0-4°C to validate 'chilled but alive' status at entry
• Separate gonads from whole urchins before import if intending processed classification