Jars of Preserved Sea Urchin Gonads from Germany
Uni, the orange gonads of sea urchins, is a delicacy preserved in jars with light salt brine for sushi use. Classified under HTS 1605.59.60.00 as 'other' prepared molluscs, as sea urchins (Echinoidea) are aquatic invertebrates per tariff definitions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Submit FDA prior notice 2-8 hours before arrival for shellfish safety compliance
• Provide harvest location docs to trace sustainability and avoid CITES restrictions on overfished species
• Label with country of origin and 'wild-caught' or 'farmed' status per US regulations