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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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