Frozen Greasyback Shrimp from Japan
Metapenaeus ensis greasyback shrimp, frozen HDEO (headless deveined easy peel). Asian aquaculture staple HTS 0306.17.00 other frozen. Oily texture noted.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• China origin heavy AD duties; source alternatives like Ecuador
• Easy-peel scoring must not breach shell integrity
• Chloramphenicol residue history; test pre-shipment