Live Caribbean Spiny Lobster (Panulirus argus) from Japan
Live specimens of Caribbean spiny lobster, Panulirus argus, imported for immediate use in high-end seafood restaurants or aquaculture. Classified under HTS 0306.31.00.00 as live rock lobster/sea crawfish of the specified genera, in shell, not processed beyond keeping alive.
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
• Obtain live animal import permits and ensure humane transport with oxygenation to prevent mortality during shipping
• Verify species identification certificates to confirm Panulirus spp. as misclassification can lead to seizures
• Comply with CITES if from protected populations; avoid common pitfalls like inadequate temperature control