Peeled Fresh Cold Water Shrimp from Japan
Fresh, peeled cold water shrimp (Pandalus borealis) imported live or chilled, with shells and heads removed for immediate processing or consumption. Classified under HTS 0306.36.0040 as peeled shrimp meeting the statistical note requirements for shrimp imports under section 609. Not dried, frozen, or processed beyond peeling.
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
• Verify compliance with section 609 of Public Law 101-162; obtain Program 603 certification from harvesting country for all shrimp imports
• Provide documentation proving fresh/chilled state and peeling process; temperature logs required to confirm not frozen