Frozen Shell-On Humpback Pink Shrimp (18/21 count) from Japan
Frozen shell-on humpback pink shrimp (Pandalus goniurus) sized 18-21 per kg headless weight, compliant with '<33 per kg (15s)'. Harvested from Arctic cold waters, imported whole for high-end seafood. HTS 0306.16.00.03 specifies frozen shell-on Pandalus spp. cold-water shrimp of this size per import stats.
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
• Confirm 'cold-water' status via harvest logs, as misdeclared warm-water incurs different duties
• Avoid common pitfall of head-on imports, which may require weight adjustment for headless count
• Register with NOAA for any traceability programs specific to wild-caught shrimp