Frozen European Edible Sea Urchins (Paracentrotus lividus) from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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