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U.S. imports of sea cucumbers, live, fresh or chilled (HS 030811) totaled $396K in June 2026, traded with 1 country.
Sea Cucumbers, Live, Fresh or Chilled imports of $396K in June 2026 ran 450% above the year-to-date monthly average of $72K.
Last updated: June 2026 dataLive, fresh, and chilled sea cucumbers — a high-value echinoderm traded primarily for Asian culinary and traditional medicine markets — are classified under tariff line 0308110000, with Canada the dominant US supplier. Sea cucumber populations are subject to intense harvest pressure globally, and several species are listed under CITES, meaning export permits may be required depending on the species and country of origin. FDA seafood HACCP rules govern entry, and importers should confirm species-level identification in shipping documentation, as classification and admissibility can both hinge on the specific Holothurian species involved.
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Several sea cucumber species are listed under CITES Appendix II, requiring valid export permits from the country of origin. Canada, as the leading supplier, manages its sea cucumber fisheries under domestic regulations, but importers should verify the CITES listing status of the specific species in each shipment, as listings have expanded in recent years and non-compliance results in seizure at the port of entry.
Importers must file prior notice with FDA and ensure the foreign shipper operates under a seafood HACCP plan covering live or fresh echinoderms. Species identification — ideally at the genus and species level — should appear on commercial invoices and packing lists, both to support correct HTS classification and to satisfy any applicable CITES documentation requirements. Consulting a licensed customs broker familiar with seafood and wildlife trade is advisable.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0308110000 | SEA CUCUMBERS, LIVE, FRESH OR CHILLED | $396K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
CRABS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030614
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
LOBSTERS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030612
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $396K | -- | -$396K |
| Washington | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOULTON, ME | $324K | -- | -$324K |
| CALAIS, ME | $72K | -- | -$72K |
| BLAINE, WA | -- | -- | -- |