Fresh Chilled Sea Urchins from Canada
Fresh or chilled sea urchins (Echinoidea), often prized for uni roe, packed on ice for freshness. Falls under HTS 0308.90.01.00 as chilled aquatic invertebrates excluding crustaceans and molluscs.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide temperature logs proving chilled state below 4°C upon entry
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP plans for pathogen control
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'molluscs' which changes chapter