Preserved Spiny Lobster Chunks from Japan
Preserved spiny lobster chunks from Caribbean spiny lobster, cooked and packed in pouches. HTS 1605.40.10.90 for other crustaceans excluding true lobster. Used in luxury seafood platters.
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
• Differentiate spiny (Panulirus) from clawed lobster via binding ruling photos
• Ensure CITES permits if from overfished Caribbean stocks
• Declare pack size; retail packs may incur higher MFN rates