Frozen Peeled Wild Rock Shrimp from Japan
Frozen peeled rock shrimp (Sicyopenaeus furcillatus) wild-harvested from Atlantic waters, deveined for foodservice. HTS 0306.17.0042 applies to non-farmed, peeled frozen other shrimps meeting statistical reporting. Distinct from farmed or shell-on products.
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
• Submit FDA prior notice and country-of-origin docs verifying wild US or permitted waters catch
• Avoid misclassification by confirming peeling process occurred post-harvest, not pre-freeze
• Monitor for section 609 violations; maintain chain-of-custody from wild harvest