Live Red Sea Urchins (Mesocentrotus franciscanus) from Japan
Live giant red sea urchins (Mesocentrotus franciscanus) shipped in chilled seawater systems. HTS 0308.29.0100 for live specified sea urchin species. High-value live seafood market product.
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
• Use certified live haul vessels with oxygenation systems and mortality logs
• Obtain aquaculture health certifications for live imports
• Monitor purge times to ensure natural gut clearance