0309.90.30.00/Lobster Meal for Soups/Japan

Lobster Meal for Soups from Japan

Coarsely ground dehydrated lobster used as a base for instant soups and bisques, fit for direct human consumption. HTS 0309.90.30.00 applies to this 'other' crustacean meal, ensuring it's not the unfit products of 0305-0308. Adds authentic seafood flavor.

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%

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Import Tips

• Maintain cold chain documentation if partially hydrated to prove human consumption quality

• Declare exact crustacean species for traceability under seafood import monitoring

• Budget for potential CBP holds due to misclassification as parts rather than meal