0308.29.01.00/Frozen Purple Sea Urchin Gonads (Uni)/Japan

Frozen Purple Sea Urchin Gonads (Uni) from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Maintain clear separation from fully processed uni paste to avoid Chapter 16

• Provide gonad extraction method documentation preserving Chapter 3 status

• Ensure ATP swab testing for cleanliness standards