Chilled Black Tiger Prawns from Japan
Fresh chilled Penaeus monodon prawns, head-off, in-shell, supplied to restaurants. Falls under HTS 0306.95.00 as other shrimps and prawns in chilled form, distinct from specific subheadings. Adheres to chapter scope for crustaceans not otherwise specified.
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 cold chain documentation proving temperature below 4°C during transit to qualify as chilled
• Include aquaculture certification under Section 609 to affirm ethical sourcing
• Avoid pitfalls by declaring exact processing state to prevent shifts to cooked categories