Frozen Green Sea Urchin Roe (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis)
Frozen gonads from green sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis), prized for their creamy texture in gourmet seafood dishes. Classified under HTS 0308.22.00.00 as frozen sea urchins of the Strongylocentrotus genus. The product is flash-frozen at sea to preserve quality.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sea cucumbers or other aquatic invertebrates excluding specified urchin species
Other frozen aquatic invertebrates not sea urchins go to the residual 0308.29 subheading.
If dried, salted, in brine, or smoked
Alternative preservation methods for sea urchins beyond freezing are covered in 0308.90.
If made into human-consumable pellets with binders
Pellets fit for human consumption, as defined in chapter notes, shift to prepared foodstuffs in Chapter 19.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include lab test results for contaminants like heavy metals, common in marine products
• Label packages clearly with species name and 'frozen sea urchin gonads' to prevent customs disputes
• Monitor for CITES restrictions if harvesting overlaps with protected areas
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Frozen Purple Sea Urchin Gonads (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus)
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Frozen Red Sea Urchin Gonads (Strongylocentrotus franciscanus)
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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.
Frozen European Edible Sea Urchins (Paracentrotus lividus)
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Frozen Atlantic Sea Urchin Gonads (Echinus esculentus)
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