Jarred Lobster Meat from Japan

Jarred lobster meat is cooked, flaked lobster tail and claw meat preserved in oil or brine in glass jars, under HTS 1605.40.10 for other crustaceans prepared or preserved. Premium ingredient for bisques and rolls.

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%

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Import Tips

• Supply species certificates (e.g

• Homarus americanus) and catch documentation for traceability

• Watch for EU/Asian origin surcharges; declare exact fill weight to prevent under-valuation claims

• Use tamper-evident seals and include shelf-life data to pass CBP agricultural inspections