Live Loxechinus albus Sea Urchin from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Secure aquaculture certification to demonstrate farm-raised origin vs wild-caught
• Use expedited air freight for live shipments to minimize mortality and classification risks
• Declare exact weight of live animals excluding transport media like seawater