IQF Frozen Rock Lobster (Homarus Gammarus) from Japan
Individually quick frozen Homarus gammarus (European rock lobster) claws and tails, harvested from North Sea fisheries, retained in shell. HTS 0306.12.00 applies to all frozen Homarus spp. forms, emphasizing minimal processing.
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
• Use EU origin certificates to validate Homarus gammarus species, preventing confusion with spiny lobsters (Panulirus spp.)
• Maintain -18°C or colder throughout supply chain; temperature excursions void import eligibility
• Avoid retail packaging at import—bulk shipments prevent premature 'retail set' reclassification