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U.S. imports of frozen sea cucumbers (excluding flours, meals & pellets) (HS 030812) totaled $201K in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Frozen Sea Cucumbers (Excluding Flours, Meals & Pellets) imports of $201K in April 2026 ran 19% below the year-to-date monthly average of $248K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFrozen sea cucumbers destined for human consumption enter the US under a single tariff line (0308120000) and are subject to FDA oversight at the port of entry, given their status as an imported seafood product. Known in Asian culinary markets as bêche-de-mer or trepang, these echinoderms are dried or frozen for export and command premium prices in specialty food channels. Canada and Taiwan are the leading suppliers to the US market, with Mexico, Guatemala, and China also contributing meaningfully to import volumes. Importers should be aware that wild-harvest sea cucumbers may be subject to CITES appendix listings depending on species, adding a permitting layer beyond standard FDA admissibility review.
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Yes. Several sea cucumber species are listed under CITES appendices, which requires export permits from the country of origin and may require US Fish & Wildlife Service documentation at entry. Importers should verify the species-level CITES status before shipment, as this is separate from FDA admissibility review.
The frozen condition is the key classifier here: whole or cut sea cucumbers that are frozen for human consumption fall under 0308120000, while dried, salted, smoked, or otherwise preserved forms that are not frozen classify elsewhere in the schedule. Confirming the exact preservation method before filing entry is essential to avoid misclassification.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0308120000 | SEA CUCUMBERS,EXC FLOURS,MEALS,FOR CONSUMP, FROZEN | $201K | 10.00% | $5K |
SEA CUCUMBERS,EXC FLOURS,MEALS,FOR CONSUMP, FROZEN
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0308120000 | SEA CUCUMBERS,EXC FLOURS,MEALS,FOR CONSUMP, FROZEN | $95K |
SEA CUCUMBERS,EXC FLOURS,MEALS,FOR CONSUMP, FROZEN
2.3K kg
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
CRABS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030614
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
FISH FILLETS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030489
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $151K | -- | -$151K |
| Alaska | -- | $95K | +$95K |
| California | $50K | -- | -$50K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLAINE, WA | $151K | -- | -$151K |
| ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY | -- | $95K | +$95K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $25K | -- | -$25K |