Fresh Whole Panulirus ornatus Coral Lobster from Japan
Freshly harvested Panulirus ornatus from Indo-Pacific reefs, gutted but in shell, chilled for premium sushi markets. Classified in 0306.31.00.00 for fresh sea crawfish of Panulirus spp.
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
• Provide catch certificates to trace sustainability, as overfished stocks face import bans
• Ensure shell integrity during packing; damaged shells risk reclassification as processed
• Test for heavy metals pre-shipment, a frequent FDA detention reason