Smoked Cooked Sea Urchins (Echinus esculentus) from Japan
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 — 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
• 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