Frozen Slipper Lobster Tails from Japan
Frozen tails from Ibacus spp. (slipper lobster), akin to Panulirus. HTS 0306.11.0020 'other' frozen sea crawfish, valued for mild flavor.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use species-specific DNA testing if disputed as non-Panulirus
• Avoid bulk packing without individual freezing to prevent thawing issues