0306.16.00.18/Frozen Shell-On Cold-Water Northern Shrimp (41-50s)/Japan

Frozen Shell-On Cold-Water Northern Shrimp (41-50s) from Japan

Frozen shell-on Pandalus borealis (Northern shrimp) with a headless count size of 89-110 per kg (41-50s), sourced from cold Atlantic waters. Classified under HTS 0306.16.00.18 due to being cold-water shrimp (Pandalus spp.), shell-on, and meeting the specific size criteria per statistical reporting. These are typically raw frozen for further processing or direct foodservice use.

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%

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Import Tips

• Verify Section 609 compliance with certification that shrimp are not harvested using forced labor; maintain traceability documentation

• Confirm exact count size via lab testing on headless weight to match 89-110/kg; misclassification risks penalties

• Provide FDA prior notice and ensure product meets shellfish safety standards; avoid common pitfalls like incorrect species labeling