Frozen Homarus Lobster Tails from Japan
Frozen tails from Homarus lobsters, removed from shell post-capture but before freezing, sold as premium seafood portions. Falls under HTS 0306.92.00.00 as frozen Homarus spp., whether in shell or not.
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
• Weigh tails pre-freeze and declare net weights; shell removal doesn't change HTS here
• Provide tail extraction process details to prove not cooked/seasoned
• Use vacuum-sealed IQF packs to maintain integrity during import