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Fresh Live Spot Prawns from Japan

Live fresh spot prawns (Pandalus platyceros), shipped aerated for live markets. HTS 0306.95.00 includes live shrimps/prawns as 'other' not for immediate consumption under 0302. Chapter covers live crustaceans broadly.

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

Use DOA (dead on arrival) tolerances under 5% with aeration proofs for live claims

Section 609 certification mandatory even for live

Pitfall: mortality rates triggering reclassification as dead/chilled