Boiled Maine Lobster Claw Meat from Japan
Claw meat from Maine-sourced American lobster, boiled in water, removed from shell, unfrozen, and minimally processed. This product precisely fits HTS 1605.30.1030 as non-frozen lobster meat cooked only by boiling/steaming without further preservation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use commercial invoice specifying 'boiled/steamed only, not further prepared' to support classification
• Comply with Section 609 if any shrimp contamination risk in processing facilities
• Test for histamine levels as cooked shellfish can develop issues if not chilled properly post-cook