Frozen Cooked In-Shell Norway Lobster from Japan
Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) cooked by steaming or boiling while in shell, then frozen, ideal for ready-to-eat seafood platters. Still classified under HTS 0306.94.00.00 as the heading includes cooked in-shell forms for this species.
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
• Provide cooking time/temperature logs to verify 'cooked by steaming/boiling' per heading language
• Conduct ATP swab tests for bacterial cleanliness on cooked frozen products during pre-shipment inspection
• Avoid glazing with excessive ice; over 15% glaze weight triggers separate valuation adjustments