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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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

Cooked Atlantic Lobster Meat from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1605.30.10.30