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Aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process: > Sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus): > Other

Duty Rate (from China)

35%
MFN Base RateFree
9903.03.01+10%

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

9903.88.03+25%

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)

Total Effective Rate35%
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Products classified under HTS 0308.29.01.00

Live Purple Sea Urchins (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus)

Live purple sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) harvested from Pacific coastal waters, transported in aerated seawater for freshness. Classified under HTS 0308.29.0100 as live sea urchins of the specified species, excluding crustaceans and molluscs. Primarily used for live seafood markets and aquaculture.

Fresh Chilled Green Sea Urchins (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis)

Freshly harvested green sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis) kept chilled at 0-4°C to maintain quality post-harvest. Falls under HTS 0308.29.0100 as fresh/chilled sea urchins, distinct from crustaceans/molluscs. Ideal for sushi-grade uni extraction.

Frozen Red Sea Urchins (Strongylocentrotus franciscanus)

Whole frozen red sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus franciscanus) individually quick-frozen (IQF) at -20°C or below. HTS 0308.29.0100 covers frozen sea urchins as aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans/molluscs. Used for gonadal extraction in food processing.

Dried Sea Urchins (Paracentrotus lividus)

Sun-dried or dehydrated whole sea urchins (Paracentrotus lividus) with moisture content below 15%. Classified in HTS 0308.29.0100 as dried aquatic invertebrates (sea urchins). Common in Mediterranean export markets for processing.

Salted Sea Urchins in Brine (Loxechinus albus)

Chilean sea urchins (Loxechinus albus) preserved in saturated brine solution for extended shelf life. HTS 0308.29.0100 includes salted/in-brine sea urchins as specified species. Used in South American seafood trade.

Smoked Cooked Sea Urchins (Echinus esculentus)

European edible sea urchins (Echinus esculentus) hot-smoked after light precooking, whole shells intact. Falls under HTS 0308.29.0100 per chapter notes allowing smoked (whether cooked before/during) sea urchins. Niche gourmet product.

Frozen Purple Sea Urchin Gonads (Uni)

Extracted gonads from Strongylocentrotus purpuratus, cleaned and frozen whole, not further processed. Still classified under HTS 0308.29.0100 as frozen sea urchins (whole animal parts). Premium sushi ingredient.

Live Red Sea Urchins (Mesocentrotus franciscanus)

Live giant red sea urchins (Mesocentrotus franciscanus) shipped in chilled seawater systems. HTS 0308.29.0100 for live specified sea urchin species. High-value live seafood market product.

Chilled Echinus esculentus Sea Urchins

Freshly harvested Echinus esculentus maintained on ice slurry for premium markets. HTS 0308.29.0100 as chilled sea urchins. Favored for superior gonad quality.