Frozen Spot Prawns (Pandalus platyceros) from Japan
Large frozen spot prawns from Pandalus platyceros, wild-caught off Pacific coasts, sold shell-on in bulk for high-end restaurants. This HTS 0306.16.00 subheading specifically includes frozen Pandalus species cold-water shrimps and prawns. Product is raw frozen without brine or smoking.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm Pandalus platyceros species via DNA testing if requested, as Alaskan/British Columbia sourcing affects duties
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'shrimp cocktail meat' which implies cooking and reclassification
• Comply with HACCP plans for frozen seafood to pass FDA import alerts on histamine levels