Marinated Sea Urchin in Soy Sauce Pouches from Japan
Sea urchin pieces marinated in soy sauce and packaged in retort pouches for heat-stable preservation. Classified as prepared sea urchins under HTS 1605.62.00.00. Ready-to-eat Asian delicacy.
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
• Soy marinade may trigger allergen labeling; declare soy content explicitly
• Retort pouches need integrity testing certificates for FDA entry
• Mixture ratios critical; excess soy (>50%) risks reclassification