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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If roe extracted and packed for retail
Sea urchin roe (uni) in airtight containers for human consumption classified as prepared aquatic invertebrates in Chapter 16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test brine salinity levels and provide lab analysis to confirm preservation method
• Label containers with 'in brine' and salt concentration to avoid preservation misclassification
• Comply with FDA low-acid canned food regulations if applicable
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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.
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.
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.
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.