Dried Sea Urchin Gonads (Namako Style) from China
Dried sea urchin gonads prepared in traditional Japanese namako style with light salting for preservation. HTS 1605.62.00.00 applies to these prepared products despite dry form. Used in soups and snacks.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Dried products face moisture content testing; over 20% water content may reclassify
• Light salting qualifies as preparation; heavy curing shifts potential classification
• Provide drying process logs to distinguish from simply dehydrated Chapter 3 goods