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%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
• 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