Frozen Pasteurized Sea Urchin Puree from Canada
Sea urchin gonads pasteurized then pureed and frozen in blocks for food manufacturing. Falls under HTS 1605.62.00.00 despite freezing, as primary preparation is pasteurization/pureeing. Used in sauces and dips.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Frozen imports require cold chain documentation from origin to prevent thawing penalties
• Puree form may need additional compositional analysis for protein content verification
• Distinguish from fresh puree; processing certificates prevent reclassification to Chapter 3