Fresh Loxechinus albus Sea Urchin from Japan
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 — 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
• 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