Smoked Cooked Sea Urchins (Echinus esculentus) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document smoking temperature/time logs to verify process per chapter note allowances
• Obtain smokehouse certifications and residue testing for contaminants
• Clearly distinguish from ready-to-eat retail packs to remain in Chapter 3