Live Uni Sea Urchin (Strongylocentrotus spp.) from Japan
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.
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
• Ensure chain-of-custody documentation from harvest to import for traceability under seafood import monitoring
• Test for biotoxins like paralytic shellfish poisoning prior to shipment per FDA guidelines
• Avoid over-chilling that kills specimens, risking downgrade to frozen/dried classifications