Frozen Shell-On Spot Prawns (20 count) from Japan
Large frozen shell-on spot prawns (Pandalus platyceros) with ~20 per kg headless, wild-caught Alaskan waters. Classed in HTS 0306.17.00.17 for shell-on, non-farmed frozen prawns <33/kg. Prized for buttery texture in high-end cuisine.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Sustainable fishery certs (e.g
• MSC) aid clearance; verify against NOAA prohibited species lists
• Document headless weight precisely—spot prawns vary greatly, risking audit if counts off