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U.S. imports of live, fresh, or chilled sea urchins (HS 030821) totaled $3.5M in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Importers of Live, Fresh, or Chilled Sea Urchins paid $259K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.9% on $2.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Live, Fresh, or Chilled Sea Urchins imports of $3.5M in April 2026 ran 18% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSea urchin roe — marketed as uni in Japanese cuisine — is one of the most price-sensitive and perishable luxury seafood commodities in US trade, and the schedule separates it from whole live or fresh sea urchins at the 10-digit level: 0308210021 covers fresh or chilled roe specifically, while 0308210029 covers live, fresh, or chilled sea urchins excluding roe. Japan is the leading supplier, reflecting both domestic Japanese harvest and re-export of processed uni, with Mexico and Canada also significant sources given their Pacific coast fisheries. Because of the extreme cold-chain sensitivity and short shelf life, transit time and port-of-entry inspection logistics are critical operational considerations for importers. FDA admissibility review applies to all forms intended for human consumption; consult a licensed customs broker or FDA-registered importer of record to confirm entry requirements.
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The US schedule draws a clear line at the 10-digit level: fresh or chilled roe (uni) is classified under 0308210021, while live, fresh, or chilled whole sea urchins — or parts other than roe — fall under 0308210029. Importers must identify at entry whether the shipment consists of extracted roe or intact animals, as misclassification can affect duty treatment and FDA labeling requirements.
Because fresh roe is highly perishable, importers generally need to demonstrate continuous refrigeration from harvest through port of entry. FDA may request HACCP records, time-temperature logs, and country-of-origin documentation. Shipments from Japan and Mexico typically include harvest certificates and processing facility registration numbers tied to FDA's seafood HACCP regulations.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAPAN | $2.6M | $1.1M | -$1.4M |
| CANADA | $870K | -- | -$870K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $235K | +$235K |
| CHILE | $48K | -- | -$48K |
| MEXICO | $23K | -- | -$23K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0308210021 | SEA URCHIN ROE, FRESH OR CHILLED | $2.2M | 9.95% | $171K |
| 0308210029 | SEA URCHIN, LIVE, FRESH OR CHILLED (EXCEPT ROE) | $1.3M | 9.85% | $88K |
SEA URCHIN ROE, FRESH OR CHILLED
SEA URCHIN, LIVE, FRESH OR CHILLED (EXCEPT ROE)
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0308210021 | SEA URCHIN ROE, FRESH OR CHILLED | $1.4M |
| 0308210029 | SEA URCHIN, LIVE, FRESH OR CHILLED (EXCEPT ROE) | $8K |
SEA URCHIN ROE, FRESH OR CHILLED
15.3K kg
SEA URCHIN, LIVE, FRESH OR CHILLED (EXCEPT ROE)
900 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $353K | $1.3M | +$987K |
| California | $1.3M | $5K | -$1.3M |
| New York | $633K | -- | -$633K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOGAN AIRPORT, MA | $9K | $1.3M | +$1.3M |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $925K | -- | -$925K |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $819K | $5K | -$814K |