Frozen Green Sea Urchin Roe (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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