Frozen Crawfish for Bait (Freshwater) from Japan
Dead frozen freshwater crawfish sold as fishing bait, not for human consumption. Still HTS 0306.19.0110 as frozen freshwater crawfish. Common in angling trade.
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
• Declare 'not for human consumption' to bypass FDA seafood regs
• End-use certificate prevents food channel diversion
• Packaging must prevent bait odor contamination