Frozen Homarus Lobster Claws from Japan
Individually frozen claws from Homarus americanus lobsters, in shell, for premium restaurant use. HTS 0306.12.00.70 as 'other' frozen Homarus lobsters, parts not elsewhere specified.
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
• Weight declaration must exclude detached bodies; common error leads to duty adjustments
• FDA import alerts for histamine in claws—test pre-shipment
• Use NAICS codes accurately for statistical breaks under .70