Jars of Preserved Sea Urchin Gonads from Japan
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 — 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
• 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