Live Shell-On Banana Shrimp from Japan
Live banana shrimp (Penaeus merguiensis) shell-on, compliant with chapter statistical note 1. Classified in 0306.36.0020 as live other shrimps and prawns with shells intact. Used in live tanks for premium retail.
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
• Use aerated live tanks during shipping; declare oxygenation methods for live status
• FDA aquaculture drug residue testing critical for live imports from Asia