Smoked Cooked Sea Urchins (Echinus esculentus) from Germany
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 — Germany → 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
• 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