Harmonized System
U.S. imports of sea cucumbers, not elsewhere specified (live, fresh, chilled, dried, salted, etc.) (HS 030819) totaled $308K in August 2026, imported from 15 countries.
Importers of Sea Cucumbers, Not Elsewhere Specified (Live, Fresh, Chilled, Dried, Salted, etc.) paid $20K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 6.38% of the $308K imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSea cucumbers that are not frozen and not reduced to flours, meals, or pellets — including live, fresh, chilled, dried, salted, or smoked forms — fall under the residual heading captured by tariff line 0308190100. Dried sea cucumber (known commercially as trepang or haidai) is a high-value specialty ingredient in East and Southeast Asian cuisine, and Australia is the leading US supplier under this heading, reflecting its regulated commercial fishery for premium species. Nicaragua and Mexico also appear among top sources, indicating that Western Hemisphere wild-harvest operations contribute alongside Pacific suppliers. All forms intended for human consumption are subject to FDA entry review, and species-specific CITES controls may apply depending on origin and taxon.
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The frozen heading (030812) captures sea cucumbers specifically in a frozen state for human consumption. The NESOI heading (030819) is a catch-all for all other presentation forms — live, fresh, chilled, dried, salted, smoked — that are not frozen and not processed into flours or meals. The preservation or live/fresh state at time of import determines which heading applies.
Australia operates one of the world's most tightly managed commercial sea cucumber fisheries, producing high-grade dried product (particularly from species like Holothuria scabra) that commands premium prices in Asian specialty markets. Its regulated harvest and traceability standards align well with US import requirements, giving Australian exporters a competitive advantage in the non-frozen segment.
HSChapter 03
Subheading 2 of 8 in heading 0308
Subheading 030819 · $308K of $4.6M
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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 | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0308190100 | Sea Cucumbers,Exc Flour,Meal,Pellet for Consum,Nes | $308K | 6.38% | 62.96% | $20K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0308190100 | Sea Cucumbers,Exc Flour,Meal,Pellet for Consum,Nes | $53K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$308KYoY · free account
Exports
$53KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.9M of Sea Cucumbers, Not Elsewhere Specified (Live, Fresh, Chilled, Dried, Salted, etc.).
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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Nicaragua and Mexico together supply 63% of it. Nicaragua pays 12.5% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
37.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 6.38% of total import value.