Live Jasus Lalandei Sea Crawfish for Market from Japan
Live Jasus lalandei (Cape rock lobster) shipped in seawater tanks from South Africa. Under HTS 0306.91.00.00 as live sea crawfish of Jasus spp.
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
• Obtain APHIS/USDA live aquatic animal import permit well in advance
• Monitor dissolved oxygen >5mg/L and salinity 30-35ppt during transit
• Quarantine certification required to prevent disease introduction