Frozen Shell-On Spot Prawns 15-20s Wild from Japan
Frozen shell-on spot prawns (Pandalus platyceros), wild-caught with 33-45 per kg headless weight (15-20s). Classified in HTS 0306.17.00.19 as other frozen shell-on non-farmed shrimp/prawns meeting exact size criteria. Premium product for high-end restaurants.
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
• Use calibrated scales for headless weight verification during customs exam to confirm 33-45/kg range
• Provide chain of custody docs tracing from wild fishery to avoid farmed misclassification
• Refrigerate below -18°C throughout transit to maintain frozen status and prevent melting/reclassification