Fresh Shell-On Endeavour Prawns from Japan
Fresh endeavour prawns (Metapenaeus endeavouri) shell-on, per statistical note 1. HTS 0306.36.0020 covers these as other shrimps/prawns live, fresh, or chilled, shell-on. Australian species for export markets.
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
• Leverage Australia’s strong section 609 compliance for smoother CBP entry
• Specify wild-caught vs farmed in docs to align with statistical reporting
• Ensure no steaming pre-chill to avoid 0306.26 cooked classification