HS Code 160562
Prepared and Preserved Sea Urchins
HS code 160562 covers prepared or preserved sea urchins and their roe (Uni), specifically those cooked or preserved beyond simple chilling or freezing for culin
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HS Code 160562 — Prepared and Preserved Sea Urchins
This code applies to sea urchin roe or whole urchins that have been processed through cooking, smoking, or preservation in vinegar or brine. It covers luxury seafood items traded globally for fine dining.
What's included
- Steamed sea urchin roe
- Sea urchin paste in jars
- Preserved Uni (sea urchin gonads)
- Smoked sea urchins
What's excluded
- Fresh or chilled sea urchins → use
030821(Raw live or chilled urchins are classified as primary seafood products.)
Common examples
- Canned uni paste
- Jarred sea urchin roe in brine
- Frozen steamed sea urchin
Frequently asked questions
Are frozen sea urchins under this code?
Only if they are cooked before freezing. Raw frozen sea urchins fall under 030822.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 5% - 15%
- Documentation: Must meet strict sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards for seafood imports.
- Typical shipping mode: Air
- Top exporters: Japan, Chile, Iceland
- Top importers: United States, Japan, France
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Key takeaway
This code specifically targets the value-added market for uni and urchin products that are not raw.
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