Frozen Chilean Sea Urchin Roe (Loxechinus albus) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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