Frozen Shell-On Spot Prawns 61-70s Wild Caught from Japan
Frozen shell-on spot prawns (Pandalus platyceros) graded at 61-70s count (133-154/kg headless), wild from Alaskan waters, adhering to non-farmed criteria. Classified in HTS 0306.17.00.28 as other shrimps/prawns, shell-on per statistical note 1. Prized for high-end seafood markets.
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
• Provide chain-of-custody docs tracing from wild harvest to freezing to satisfy traceability rules
• Avoid over-glazing; CBP weighs net vs gross for accurate duty calculation on this size
• Register with FDA prior notice system for all shellfish imports regardless of processing state