Frozen Hokkai Shrimp (Pandalus kessleri) from Japan
Frozen Hokkai shrimp from Pandalus kessleri, a cold-water species from Sea of Okhotsk, valued for sweet flavor in Asian cuisine. HTS 0306.16.00 encompasses all frozen Pandalus spp. shrimps including this variety. Supplied shell-on, raw frozen in consumer packs.
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
• Obtain Russian/Japanese export health certificates specifying Pandalus kessleri for customs clearance
• Monitor for IUU (illegal fishing) flags on Okhotsk Sea shrimp imports
• Declare block-frozen vs
• IQF accurately for valuation purposes