U.S. imports of frozen sea urchins (excluding flours, meals & pellets) (HS 030822) totaled $77K in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Frozen sea urchins fit for human consumption, excluding flour, meal, and pellet forms, are classified under a single US tariff line (0308220000). Peru and Chile dominate supply, reflecting the productive South American Pacific fisheries for Loxechinus albus and related species, with Japan, Mexico, and China also present. Imports from China are subject to Section 301 tariff considerations that importers should evaluate at the time of contracting. Frozen sea urchin roe is a cost-accessible alternative to fresh uni and is widely used in food service and retail processing; FDA seafood HACCP requirements govern admissibility.
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South American frozen sea urchin roe is generally positioned as a more cost-accessible product than premium Japanese fresh uni, and it is widely used in food service applications where the price differential justifies the trade-off in texture and flavor profile. Peru and Chile's Loxechinus albus species produces roe with a flavor profile distinct from North Pacific Strongylocentrotus varieties, which buyers in the sushi and specialty food sectors factor into sourcing decisions.
FDA requires country-of-origin labeling, the common or usual name of the species, net weight, and the name and address of the importer or distributor. HACCP records from the foreign processor must be available for FDA review. If the product is sold at retail, COOL (Country of Origin Labeling) requirements under USDA AMS may also apply.
Monthly import values over time
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Imports
$77K
from 6 countries ยท YTD: $777K
Exports: $0
Deficit of $77K (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $77K (net importer)
YTD: $777K imported (April 2026)
3 shipments/month
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