Bulk Frozen Shell-On Spot Prawns 46-55 per kg from Japan
Commercial bulk packs of frozen shell-on spot prawns (Pandalus platyceros) meeting 46-55/kg headless count. HTS 0306.16.00.09 applies to these cold-water shellfish in shell, specific size stat. Used by processors for value-added peeling.
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 master bills for bulk containers with detailed size/weight breakdowns per lot
• Pre-clear with FDA prior notice for shellfish, specifying exact statistical HTS
• Monitor for aminotriazole residue common in some cold-water prawn sources