Live Palinurus elephas European Spiny Lobster from Japan
Live Palinurus elephas caught in Mediterranean waters, shipped in aerated seawater tanks for live tank display in restaurants. HTS 0306.31.00.00 covers live rock lobster of Palinurus spp., emphasizing live/fresh/chilled state.
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
• Use certified aerated transport systems; declare exact quantity and species to avoid underreporting penalties
• Check EU export health certs for Vibrio-free status, common pitfall in transatlantic shipments
• Quarantine upon arrival per USFWS if CITES Appendix-listed in source country