Canned Sea Urchin Roe (Uni)
Premium sea urchin gonads, harvested from the Goniodorididae family, are cleaned, cooked, and preserved in brine or oil within tin cans. This product falls under HTS 1605.69.00.00 as 'other aquatic invertebrates' prepared or preserved, distinct from crustaceans and molluscs in Chapter 3.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen and unprepared
Unprocessed or merely frozen sea urchin roe remains in Chapter 3 as live, fresh, or frozen aquatic invertebrates.
If preserved in vinegar without cooking
Pickled sea urchin without heat processing shifts to Chapter 20 for fruits, nuts, and other edible parts of plants or aquatic animals in vinegar.
If sold as a multi-species seafood mix
Blends containing sea urchin with other prepared seafood fall under the general 'other prepared aquatic products' subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification via scientific name to confirm it qualifies as 'other aquatic invertebrates' and not a mollusc
• Provide CITES documentation if applicable for certain sea urchin species; include processing certificates showing preparation method
• Watch for reclassification to 1605.90 if mixed with other seafood, and label accurately to prevent FDA detention
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Canned Sipunculan Worms (Peanubs)
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Preserved Tunicate (Sea Squirt) in Oil
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Bagged Salted Sea Squirts
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