Frozen Shell-On Farmed Pacific White Shrimp 33-45/kg from Japan
Frozen intact shell-on Pacific white shrimp from intensive shrimp farming operations, sized at 33-45 headless shrimp per kilogram (15-20 count). Meets HTS 0306.17.00.05 criteria for frozen farmed shell-on shrimp with specific size reporting under statistical note 1. Primarily used in seafood processing for peeling post-import.
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
• Use accredited labs for pre-shipment count verification to avoid reclassification penalties
• Include aquaculture certification from GlobalG.A.P. or ASC standards
• Segregate shipments by exact size during transit to prevent mixing with 21-30s inventory