IQF Frozen Norway Lobsters from Japan
Individually quick frozen (IQF) whole Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) for retail packs. HTS 0306.15.00.00 covers this frozen form, preserving freshness without block-freezing. Ideal for restaurants needing portion control.
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 IQF-specific packaging to maintain integrity during shipping; declare net weight accurately excluding glaze
• Provide blast-freezing certificates to prove compliance with frozen state under HTS definition
• Watch for misdeclaration as shrimp; Norway lobster's distinct claw structure aids proper classification