Individually Quick Frozen Whole Homarus Lobster from Japan
IQF whole Homarus lobsters, frozen without shell removal, graded under 1.5 kg each for export markets. Falls under HTS 0306.12.00.70 as 'other' frozen Homarus spp. lobsters, distinct from spiny/rock lobster categories.
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
• Maintain cold chain documentation proving -18°C or below to qualify as frozen and avoid fresh classification
• Use commercial invoices specifying Homarus spp. and weight; pitfall is generic 'lobster' labeling leading to exams
• Check for anti-dumping duties on certain origins; declare exact HTS subheading for statistical reporting