Bulk Frozen Pandalus Shrimps for Processing from Japan
Bulk-packed frozen cold-water shrimps of Pandalus species, destined for further U.S. processing into value-added products. HTS 0306.16.00 applies to these raw material imports of specified cold-water shrimp. Head-off, shell-on format minimizes shipping weight.
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
• Consider duty drawback programs for re-exported processed shrimp products
• Bond warehouse entry useful for bulk imports awaiting FDA approval or further processing
• Specify 'raw material grade' to avoid retail packaging valuation uplift