Premium Live Norway Lobster Shipment from Japan
High-grade live Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) selected for size and vitality, shipped overnight in oxygenated boxes. Classified HTS 0306.34.00.00 for live Norway lobsters as the freshest form under this crustacean heading.
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
• Secure CITES permits if applicable for sustainable wild-caught stocks and traceability chain documentation
• Count mortality upon arrival; high losses may trigger refunds or reclassification disputes
• Partner with certified seafood forwarders experienced in live lobster oxygen systems