Canned Rock Lobster Tails from Japan
Whole cooked rock lobster tails (Jasus species) hermetically sealed in metal cans, ready for gourmet dishes. Under HTS 1605.30.1050 for lobster preserved in airtight containers, post-cooking and shelling.
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
• Use ISF-10 filings 24 hours pre-loading; lobster often triggers CBP agricultural exams
• Document sustainable sourcing per MSC standards to ease NGO scrutiny and entry