Frozen European Edible Sea Urchins (Paracentrotus lividus) from China
Frozen gonads of the European purple sea urchin (Paracentrotus lividus), a Mediterranean delicacy served raw on ice. HTS 0308.22.00.00 applies to frozen forms of this named species. Popular in French and Italian seafood markets.
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
• Comply with EU export health certificates for traceability back to harvest
• Test for biotoxins like okadaic acid, prevalent in Mediterranean waters
• Package in vacuum-sealed pouches to minimize drip loss and maintain frozen integrity