Jumbo Cooked Shrimp Tail-Off from Japan
Easy-peel jumbo shrimp cooked with tails removed, IQF frozen, classified HTS 1605.29.10.40 statistical note 1 as other prepared shrimp. Tail-off processing adds preparation value.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document tail removal process to justify preparation classification
• Use block-frozen vs IQF specs carefully for proper duty assessment
• Check for uniform cooking to prevent undercooking import refusals