Frozen Ecuadorian Farmed Shrimp IQF from Japan
IQF peeled deveined shrimp from Ecuadorian vannamei farms, minimally processed and frozen. Fits HTS 1605.29.10.10 as frozen other prepared shrimp, statistical note 1 tracked under section 609. Processed beyond Chapter 3 raw frozen.
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
• Submit CBP Form 3461 with section 609 certs attached digitally via ACE system
• Conduct residue testing for chloramphenicol/malathion per FDA import alert 16-05
• Use ISF filing 24h prior with HTS, value, and origin for smooth entry