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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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