Frozen Pasteurized Sea Urchin Puree from Japan
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 — 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
• 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