0306.17.00.19/Frozen Shell-On Cold Water Shrimp 15-20s/Japan

Frozen Shell-On Cold Water Shrimp 15-20s from Japan

Frozen shell-on shrimp from cold water species like Pandalus borealis, with headless weight count of 33-45 per kg (15-20s), not farmed. Classified under HTS 0306.17.00.19 due to being frozen, shell-on, wild-caught shrimp meeting the specific size specification in statistical reporting. These are typically imported in bulk for further processing or retail peeling.

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%

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Import Tips

• Verify compliance with Section 609 of Public Law 101-162 requiring certification that shrimp are not harvested by slave labor in applicable countries

• Provide accurate count size documentation (headless weight 33-45/kg) and proof of wild-caught origin (not farmed) for statistical breakout

• Ensure proper cold chain maintenance during import to avoid reclassification as spoiled or unfit goods