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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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