Frozen Ocean Prawns (Pandalus eous) from Japan
Individually quick frozen (IQF) cold-water prawns of Pandalus eous species, raw and shell-on, popular in sushi and seafood markets. HTS 0306.16.00 covers these frozen Pandalus spp. prawns as specified cold-water varieties. They remain in natural shell form without cooking or drying.
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
• Provide fishery origin certificates to meet traceability rules under Section 609 for shrimp/prawn imports
• Ensure IQF packaging prevents thawing/re-freezing, as altered condition may shift to fresh/chilled categories
• Label net weight accurately excluding glaze ice, common pitfall leading to undervaluation disputes