Chilled Red Sea Urchin (Mesocentrotus franciscanus)
Chilled red sea urchins (Mesocentrotus franciscanus, formerly Strongylocentrotus franciscanus) prized for their sweet roe, maintained alive in chilled oxygenated water. Covered by HTS 0308.21.0029 for 'other' live/fresh/chilled sea urchins of listed genera.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Paracentrotus lividus
Specific statistical breaks for Mediterranean species vs Pacific 'other' under 0029.
If Loxechinus albus specifically
Chilean red sea urchin has its own subheading separate from 'other' categories.
If made into pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter note excludes pellets suitable for human food from 0308, placing them in 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use insulated live tanks with aeration during shipping to preserve condition and HTS classification
• Include veterinary health certificates verifying no pathogens, as required for live seafood entry
• Beware of misdeclaration as 'gonads only' which could shift to processed food tariffs
Related Products under HTS 0308.21.00.29
Live Purple Sea Urchin (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus)
Live purple sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) harvested from Pacific waters, sold alive for immediate use in sushi preparation. Classified under HTS 0308.21.0029 as live, fresh, or chilled sea urchins of Strongylocentrotus spp., excluding processed forms.
Fresh Green Sea Urchin (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis)
Freshly harvested green sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis) from North Atlantic waters, chilled but alive for high-end seafood markets. Fits HTS 0308.21.0029 as 'other' live, fresh, or chilled sea urchins under specified species.
Live Uni Sea Urchin (Strongylocentrotus spp.)
Live sea urchins of Strongylocentrotus species marketed as 'uni' for Japanese cuisine, shipped alive in seawater systems. HTS 0308.21.0029 applies to these 'other' live/fresh/chilled forms not elsewhere specified.
Fresh Paracentrotus lividus Sea Urchin
Fresh violet sea urchins (Paracentrotus lividus) from Mediterranean fisheries, chilled for gourmet export. Technically under 'other' live/fresh/chilled in HTS 0308.21.0029 though sometimes statistically separated.
Chilled Echinus esculentus Sea Urchin
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.
Live Loxechinus albus Sea Urchin
Live Chilean red sea urchins (Loxechinus albus), a key export for South American aquaculture, shipped live. Falls under HTS 0308.21.0029 for other live/fresh/chilled specified species.