Frozen Shell-On Ocean Prawns (Pandalus eous, 90/120 count) from Japan
Frozen intact shell-on ocean prawns from Pandalus eous, sized at 90-120 per kg headless weight (exceeding 154/kg threshold), typically harvested off Alaska. Fits HTS 0306.16.00.27 as shell-on frozen cold-water shrimp/prawns of the specified small count size per statistical note. Commonly used in gourmet seafood platters after shell removal.
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
• Include fishing vessel logs and statistical note 1 documentation confirming shell-on status and origin from approved cold-water fisheries
• Label packages clearly with species name (Pandalus spp.), count size, and net weight to facilitate CBP inspection
• Avoid common pitfall of moisture loss during thawing tests; use IQF (individually quick frozen) to maintain integrity