Fresh Loxechinus albus Sea Urchin from Canada
Fresh Loxechinus albus, known as Chilean red sea urchin, is sourced from South American fisheries for its large, flavorful gonads used in uni sushi. HTS 0308.21.00 applies to live, fresh, or chilled examples of this named species, excluding any dried, salted, or pelletized forms per chapter notes. Ideal for high-volume fresh imports.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Chilean exports need sanitary certificates from SERNAPESCA aligned with FDA requirements
• Ship in chilled seawater holds; declare weight of whole urchins, not extracted uni
• Avoid pitfall of bulk packaging mimicking frozen; use live indicators like spine movement