Newfoundland Canned Lobster Meat from Japan
Canned lobster meat from American fishery operations harvesting in Newfoundland treaty waters and preserved on treaty coasts. Qualifies for HTS 9815.00.60.00 as prepared products of American fisheries on the specific coasts defined in the 1818 convention between U.S. and Great Britain.
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
• Document American ownership of both fishing vessel and processing facility on treaty coasts
• Include catch certification within treaty coast boundaries and processing date/location records