Steamed Homarus Lobster Tail Meat from Japan
Tail meat extracted from Homarus species lobster, steamed in water, shelled, not frozen, and not subjected to further preservation. Classified under HTS 1605.30.1030 due to specific cooking method and non-frozen state, distinguishing it from raw or differently processed lobster products.
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
• Label clearly as 'cooked lobster meat - not frozen' to match HTS description and prevent reclassification
• Obtain bivalve molluscan shellfish documentation if any contamination risks, though lobster is crustacean
• Check country of origin; some lobster species may trigger additional seafood import restrictions