Canned Sea Cucumbers in Brine
Whole or cut sea cucumbers packed in cans with brine for long-term preservation, ready for hot pot dishes. Falls under HTS 1605.61.00.00 for preserved sea cucumbers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If prepared with added sauces or flavors beyond plain brine
Sea cucumbers in sauce mixtures may shift to subheadings for prepared crustaceans/invertebrates with additions.
If packed in vinegar or acetic acid
Vinegar-preserved aquatic products can classify under Chapter 20 for other preserved vegetables/fruit.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Comply with low-acid canned food regulations requiring FDA process filing
• Test for histamine levels common in preserved seafood to prevent FDA holds
• Use commercial invoice detailing brine composition and fill weights
Related Products under HTS 1605.61.00.00
Dried Sea Cucumber (Boschmaia spp.)
Dried sea cucumbers of the Boschmaia species, prepared by cleaning, boiling, and sun-drying to preserve them for culinary use. This product falls under HTS 1605.61.00.00 as it is a prepared or preserved other aquatic invertebrate, specifically sea cucumbers, matching the subheading for this exact category.
Boiled and Salted Sea Cucumbers
Sea cucumbers that have been boiled and preserved in salt to extend shelf life, commonly used in Asian soups and stews. Classified under HTS 1605.61.00.00 as prepared or preserved sea cucumbers, distinct from fresh or frozen forms.
Frozen Dried Sea Cucumber Slices
Sea cucumber meat sliced, boiled, and freeze-dried into lightweight pieces for easy storage and rehydration in cooking. This preserved form qualifies for HTS 1605.61.00.00 as a prepared sea cucumber product.
Ready-to-Cook Sea Cucumber Tentacles
Pre-cleaned, cooked, and vacuum-packed sea cucumber tentacles preserved for immediate culinary use. This product is classified under HTS 1605.61.00.00 as prepared sea cucumbers.
Smoked Sea Cucumbers
Sea cucumbers smoked after cleaning and partial cooking to impart flavor and preservation. HTS 1605.61.00.00 covers this prepared form of the aquatic invertebrate.