Chilled Canadian Lobster (Homarus americanus) from Japan
Chilled Homarus americanus lobsters from Canadian waters, packed on ice to preserve freshness for high-end restaurants. This falls under HTS 0306.32.0090 as 'other' fresh or chilled lobsters of Homarus spp., distinct from live shipments or frozen products.
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 refrigerated containers maintaining temperatures above freezing to qualify as 'chilled' rather than frozen
• Include harvest date, water temperature logs, and species verification to comply with FDA seafood import rules
• Avoid salting or brining, as that reclassifies to 0306.35, potentially changing duty structure