Fresh Chilled Green Sea Urchins (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis) from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use insulated containers with ice packs and temperature logs for FDA seafood HACCP compliance
• Include harvest location and chain-of-custody documentation to verify freshness
• Label clearly as 'fresh/chilled' to prevent confusion with frozen products