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%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
• 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