Frozen Red Sea Urchins (Strongylocentrotus franciscanus) from Japan
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 — 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%
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