0306.92.00.00/Frozen Whole Homarus Lobster/Japan

Frozen Whole Homarus Lobster from Japan

Frozen whole Homarus lobsters, individually quick frozen (IQF) in shell at -18°C or below for long-term storage. This fits HTS 0306.92.00.00 as frozen Homarus spp. crustaceans.

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%

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Import Tips

• Ensure continuous frozen state with temperature logs; FDA may test core temps on entry

• Declare exact species (Homarus) and provide catch certificates to comply with traceability rules

• Avoid bulk packaging confusion; specify 'whole in shell' to stay in this HTS vs. parts