Fresh Green Sea Urchin (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly with species name and 'live/fresh' status to prevent misclassification as processed goods
• Comply with NOAA fisheries regulations and provide catch documentation for sustainability traceability
• Monitor brine or moisture levels to avoid accidental reclassification under salted/brined headings