Airtight Jarred Spiny Lobster Chunks from Japan
Pasteurized chunks of spiny lobster (Panulirus argus) packed in glass jars with light brine for extended shelf life. Fits HTS 1605.30.1050 as preserved lobster in airtight containers, distinct from fresh or refrigerated products.
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
• Provide lot-specific thermal processing records to prove commercial sterility for FDA approval
• Label jars with 'product of [country]' and nutritional facts; avoid misclassification as imitation seafood
• Check for antidumping duties on spiny lobster from specific origins like Mexico or Australia