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
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
• 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