Chilled Black Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon) from Japan
Chilled black tiger shrimp, a large warm-water prawn species kept at temperatures above freezing post-harvest. Falls under HTS 0306.36.00 for other shrimps and prawns that are live, fresh, or chilled, distinct from cold-water shrimp. Commonly used in stir-fries and grilled dishes.
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
• Maintain cold chain documentation proving temperature below 4°C but not frozen to justify fresh/chilled classification
• Include traceability docs for Section 609; avoid mislabeling as 'fresh' if held too long, risking downgrade
• Check for aquaculture certification; pitfall is importing without APHIS permits if from disease-prone regions