Frozen Pasteurized Sea Urchin Puree from China
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 — 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
• 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