Dried Sea Urchin Spines from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify 'spines only, non-edible' to avoid gonads (edible) confusion
• Quarantine checks for marine pests
• Small quantities may trigger sample rules