Frozen Shell-On Spot Prawns from Japan
Frozen shell-on spot prawns (Pandalus platyceros), imported under statistical note 1 provisions. These large prawns from Pacific coasts keep shells for quality preservation during freezing. HTS 0306.95.0020 covers such compliant shell-on shrimp and prawn imports.
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
• Partner with certified fisheries providing pre-validated section 609 certificates
• Refrigeration logs mandatory to prove frozen state at entry