Glazed Frozen Shell-On Coldwater Shrimp 31-40s from Japan
Lightly glazed (with ice) frozen shell-on cold-water shrimp sized 67-88 per kg headless weight to prevent freezer burn. HTS 0306.16.00.15 covers this common presentation for shell-on Pandalus spp. or Crangon crangon. Glaze must not exceed regulatory limits for classification.
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
• Declare net vs. glazed weight accurately—excess glaze (>15%) may reclassify as prepared; include species cert
• Pitfall: undocumented glazing leads to valuation disputes