Live Sea Cucumbers from Japan
Live sea cucumbers (Holothuroidea) harvested from ocean floors, kept alive for transport. Classified under HTS 0308.90.01.00 as live aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Obtain CITES permits if species are protected; verify with USFWS
• Maintain live transport conditions with oxygenation to prevent mortality at entry
• Declare exact scientific species name to avoid misclassification