0308.12.00.00 - Frozen 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | Free |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 0308.12.00.00, specifically covers sea cucumbers (belonging to the scientific classification Stichopus japonicus and the broader group Holothuroidea) that have been preserved through freezing. This includes sea cucumbers that have undergone a freezing process after harvesting, rendering them suitable for longer-term storage and transportation. The emphasis is on the physical state of the product as being frozen.
Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 0308.11.00.00, is crucial. While both deal with sea cucumbers, 0308.11.00.00 encompasses sea cucumbers that are live, fresh, or chilled. Therefore, this category is exclusively for those sea cucumbers that have been subjected to freezing temperatures. It differentiates itself from 0308.19.01.00, which covers "Other" sea cucumber preparations, implying a broader scope that might include dried, salted, or smoked products not specifically frozen.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 0308.12.00.00. Classification under this heading is determined solely by the product being sea cucumbers that are in a frozen state. This designation is consistent with the broader Chapter 3, which deals with fish and aquatic invertebrates, and the parent heading that covers various aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, in a range of preservation states.