Frozen Purple Sea Urchin Gonads (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) from China
Frozen sea urchin roe, or uni, harvested from purple sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus), commonly used in sushi and Japanese cuisine. This product falls under HTS 0308.22.00.00 as it consists of frozen sea urchins of the specified species, specifically the edible gonads. It is preserved by freezing to maintain freshness for export and culinary use.
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
• Verify species identification through documentation like certificates of origin to confirm Strongylocentrotus spp. or equivalents
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide frozen storage chain-of-custody records
• Avoid misclassification as processed food by confirming it's frozen whole gonads, not cooked or pelletized