Frozen Red Sea Urchins (Strongylocentrotus franciscanus) from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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