Frozen Chilean Sea Urchin Roe (Loxechinus albus)
Frozen gonads from Chilean sea urchins (Loxechinus albus), known for their sweet taste in South American and fusion cuisines. Directly classified under HTS 0308.22.00.00 as frozen sea urchins explicitly named in the heading. Exported whole or in trays from Chile.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pre-cooked or preserved in oil/sauce
Any cooking or preservation beyond freezing moves it to prepared aquatic products in 1605.
If for salted, brined, dried, or smoked versions
Other preservation methods for these urchins fall under the catch-all 0308.90.
If sold with shells as live/frozen bait
Whole frozen sea urchins for fishing bait may classify under crustacean-like bait headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide Spanish/English bilingual labels if sourced from Chile for smoother FDA review
• Check for additional duties under trade agreements like US-Chile FTA
• Separate gonads from any shell fragments to avoid weight-based disputes
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