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%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
• 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