Live Homarus Americanus Lobster from Japan
Live lobsters of the species Homarus americanus, typically caught in the North Atlantic, supplied in aerated tanks for maximum freshness. This product falls under HTS 0306.92.00.00 as live crustaceans specifically Homarus spp., not processed beyond capture.
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 a NOAA fisheries import permit and comply with Lacey Act declarations for species verification
• Maintain live transport conditions with aerated seawater; provide health certificates from origin
• Avoid misclassification as frozen product; declare as live to prevent duty disputes