Frozen Mantis Shrimp from Japan
Frozen whole mantis shrimp (Oratosquilla oratoria), raw shell-on, popular in Asian cuisine. HTS 0306.19.0161 for other frozen crustaceans; stomatopods specifically crustaceans per tariff terms. IQF for retail sale.
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
• Scientific identification critical; often misdeclared as shrimp triggering reclassification
• Check for invasive species restrictions in destination ports
• Provide shell-on weight declaration; peeling post-import changes value basis