Frozen Homarus Lobster in Retort Pouches from Japan
Frozen Homarus lobster chunks in heat-sealed retort pouches designed as airtight containers. HTS 0306.12.00.30 applies to these 'other' packaged frozen lobsters, distinguishing from loose IQF. Excludes human-consumption pellets per notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test retort pouches for airtight integrity with vacuum pressure certificates
• Include nutritional analysis if marketed for retail to preempt FDA queries