Frozen Shell-On Cold Water Shrimp 31-40s from Japan
Frozen shell-on cold water shrimp (Pandalus borealis) with a headless count size of 67-88 per kg (31-40s), not farmed, imported per statistical note 1. Classified under HTS 0306.17.00.23 due to being frozen, shell-on, wild-caught shrimp in the specified size range. These are typically used for retail or foodservice applications.
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
• Verify compliance with section 609 of P.L. 101-162 requiring certification that shrimp are not harvested by forced labor
• Ensure accurate count size documentation (headless weight 67-88/kg) and provide affidavits for wild-caught origin
• Common pitfall: misdeclaring farmed vs. wild status leading to penalties