Fresh Chilled Green Sea Urchin (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis) from Germany
Fresh chilled green sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis) from North Atlantic fisheries are supplied to sushi markets with gonads intact for uni preparation. Classified under HTS 0308.21.00 for live, fresh, or chilled sea urchins of Strongylocentrotus spp., excluding any frozen, dried, or processed states. This ensures accurate duty assessment for premium fresh imports.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include fishery certificates of origin to comply with seafood traceability regulations and prevent misdeclaration
• Document chill chain with temperature logs; imports above 0°C but chilled qualify here, not frozen