Dried Sea Urchin Spines

Dried spines from sea urchins, byproduct unfit for human consumption, used in crafts or calcium sources. Classified under HTS 0511.91.00.90 for other aquatic invertebrates.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0508.00.00.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If made into beads

Worked into articles like jewelry shifts to heading 0508.

2836.50.00Same rate: 35%

If extracted calcium carbonate

Chemical isolation classifies as inorganic compound in Chapter 28.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify 'spines only, non-edible' to avoid gonads (edible) confusion

Quarantine checks for marine pests

Small quantities may trigger sample rules