Cooked Atlantic Lobster Meat from Japan
Fully cooked and shelled meat from Atlantic lobster (Homarus americanus), prepared by steaming or boiling in water, not frozen, and without any further processing like sauces or breading. This falls under HTS 1605.30.1030 as it matches the exact description of non-frozen, out-of-shell lobster meat cooked solely by steaming or boiling.
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
• Verify preparation method via processing certificates; must be steamed or boiled in water only, no additives
• Require health certificates from origin confirming species and absence of contaminants per FDA seafood regs
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring no freezing occurred post-cooking, as frozen enters under 1605.30.1035