Chilled Echinus esculentus Sea Urchin from Japan
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 — 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%
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