Frozen Homarus American Lobster Claws in Sealed Pouches from Japan
Frozen claws from American lobster (Homarus americanus), packaged in flexible airtight pouches for retail. HTS 0306.12.00.30 covers other frozen Homarus lobsters in airtight containers, excluding whole or shell-on bulk. Not pellets or flours per chapter exclusions.
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
• Provide chain-of-custody docs tracing from Canadian/US waters to ensure Lacey Act compliance
• Label with country of origin and 'keep frozen' warnings to meet FSMA import rules