Frozen Shell-On Coonstripe Shrimp (21/25 count) from Japan
Frozen shell-on coonstripe shrimp (Pandalus hypsinotus) at 21-25 count per kg headless, under '<33 per kg (15s)'. These cold-water shrimp from the Bering Sea are imported intact for sushi markets. Fits HTS 0306.16.00.03 for shell-on frozen cold-water species per chapter statistical note.
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
• Prepare documentation proving no binders added, as pellets are defined separately in chapter notes
• Use FDA prior notice for shellfish and ensure HACCP plans cover histamine risks in thawed inspections
• Separate by exact count size in entry summary to hit the correct statistical suffix like .03