Fresh Peeled Spot Prawns from Japan
Live or fresh peeled spot prawns (Pandalus platyceros) from Pacific waters, hand-peeled with tails often retained for gourmet markets. HTS 0306.36.0040 applies to peeled shrimp/prawns in fresh/chilled form per statistical note 1. Deveined and cleaned but not cooked or preserved.
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
• Source from section 609 compliant fisheries; attach harvest certificates and peeling facility hygiene reports
• Declare as 'peeled' with photos/inspection reports; ensure no brine addition to avoid 0306.38 classification
• Avoid pitfall of partial peeling (e.g
• tail-on only if not fully peeled per customs ruling)