Frozen Argentine Red Shrimp Deveined from Japan
Deveined and frozen Pleoticus muelleri shrimp from Argentina, IQF for foodservice. Under HTS 1605.29.10.10 for frozen other shrimp/prawns prepared but not airtight-packed, with statistical note 1 section 609 compliance. Not classified as raw frozen in Chapter 3.
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
• Attach third-party verification reports for section 609 compliance from accredited auditors to speed CBP review
• Specify block-frozen vs IQF in entry docs to match statistical note 1 categories accurately
• Comply with Lacey Act declarations for species and origin to avoid penalties