Chilled Boiled Norway Lobster Tails from Japan
Norway lobster tails (Nephrops norvegicus) boiled in shell and chilled, premium product for sushi and gourmet dishes. Classifies under HTS 0306.94.00.00 as cooked in-shell chilled Norway lobsters.
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
• Specify 'tail only, in shell' on manifests to prevent confusion with peeled products
• Use insulated boxes with gel packs for chilled shipments to hold 0-4°C through customs
• Cross-check with EU export certs for traceability back to certified fisheries