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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ground into flour or pellets
Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, pellets fit for human consumption from 0305-0308, directing to 0309.
If misidentified as echinoderm fillets
Frozen fillets of sea urchins would fall under 0304 for fish fillets, but whole urchins remain in 0308.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements and provide blast-freezing certificates
• Ensure IQF processing doesn't constitute 'cooking' to avoid Chapter 16 classification
• Monitor for histamine formation with proper cold chain documentation
Related Products 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.
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.