Frozen Chilean Sea Urchin Roe (Loxechinus albus) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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