Canned Lobster Fried Rice with Fish Flakes from Japan
Stir-fried rice with lobster pieces, fish flakes, eggs, and vegetables in airtight cans for instant meals. HTS 1605.30.05.10 covers this as a prepared lobster meal containing fish meat, airtight sealed. Asian fusion convenience product.
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
• Emphasize lobster in product naming and invoices to anchor classification
• Comply with rice import quotas if applicable, though preserved form minimizes issues
• Inspect for proper retort processing to avoid botulism-related rejections