Chilled Norway Lobster Tails from Japan
Shell-on tails from Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) separated fresh and packed on ice for immediate culinary use. HTS 0306.34.00.00 covers chilled Norway lobsters whether in shell or not, including separated parts like tails if not further processed.
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
• Label packages clearly as 'chilled Norway lobster tails' with harvest date to support fresh classification claims
• Provide shell-on weight documentation; peeled meat risks reclassification if processed beyond simple separation
• Monitor temperature logs (0°C to -1°C) to distinguish from frozen goods prone to duty disputes