Cooked Shrimp Meat Bulk Packs from Japan
Bulk packs of cooked shrimp meat (peeled, deveined, tail-off), frozen without airtight containers, tracked via statistical note 1 under HTS 1605.21.10.50. Ideal for foodservice further processing into salads or appetizers.
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 bulk master carton labeling distinguishing from retail packs to maintain 'other' classification
• Maintain cold chain documentation; temperature excursions trigger FDA import alerts for seafood
• Confirm no added preservatives beyond cooking; chemical treatments may shift to subheading 1605.21.05