Fresh Australian Homarus Lobster from Japan
Fresh Homarus spp. lobsters from Australian fisheries, typically chilled upon capture for export to premium markets. HTS 0306.32.0090 covers these as 'other' live, fresh, or chilled Homarus lobsters, excluding spiny or rock varieties.
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
• Verify exporter's aquaculture or wild-catch certification to meet U.S. traceability requirements under Seafood Import Monitoring
• Label shipments clearly as 'fresh/chilled Homarus spp.' to prevent confusion with frozen or cooked imports