Frozen Homarus Lobster Meat Blocks from Japan
Blocks of frozen lobster meat from Homarus spp., deshelled and packed in 5 kg units for further processing. HTS 0306.12.00.70 covers this as 'other' frozen Homarus lobsters, processed but not cooked or preserved.
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
• Provide lab analysis for species verification (DNA if needed) and moisture/protein content to confirm not adulterated
• Declare net weight of meat only; avoid including glaze weight which can trigger undervaluation claims
• Comply with Lacey Act declarations for species and harvest location to prevent seizures