Frozen Shell-On Vannamei Shrimp from Japan
Frozen Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) with shells intact, imported complying with Chapter 3 statistical note 1 on shrimp products. Commonly farmed in Ecuador and Asia, these are raw frozen for retail or foodservice. Fits HTS 0306.95.0020 for regulated shell-on 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
• Maintain chain-of-custody documentation from vessel to importer proving turtle excluder device usage
• Declare exact count per pound (e.g
• 26/30 ct) and shell-on status on entry documents