Block Frozen Norway Lobster
Block frozen Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) in shell, packed in blocks for industrial use. These are frozen crustaceans in shell, not further processed beyond freezing, and are suitable for further processing into value-added seafood products.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5% | +25.0% | 30% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5% | — | 5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is actually cold-water shrimp (Pandalus spp.) rather than Norway lobster
Cold-water shrimp are classified under a different tariff item despite similar frozen presentation.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is declared as frozen Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) in shell
• Verify that the block freezing does not include any added ingredients beyond water glaze
• Keep records of species identification to support classification
Related Products under Tariff item 0306.15.00
Frozen Head-Off Norway Lobster
Frozen head-off Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) with the shell on the body and tail. These are frozen in-shell crustaceans, with only the head removed, which does not alter their classification as frozen Norway lobsters.
Frozen Norway Lobster Tails in Shell
Frozen Norway lobster tails in shell, with heads removed but the shell on the tail intact. These remain in shell and are frozen without further processing, fitting the tariff item for frozen Norway lobsters.
Frozen Norwegian Langoustine Whole
Whole frozen Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), commonly known as langoustine, from Norwegian waters. These are frozen in shell with no processing beyond freezing, matching the tariff item for frozen Norway lobsters.
Frozen Scotland Norway Lobster
Frozen whole Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) from Scottish fisheries, in shell. These are frozen crustaceans of the specified species, fitting the tariff item for frozen Norway lobsters.
Frozen Whole Norway Lobster
Whole Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) frozen with shell intact, caught in the North Atlantic. These are frozen in-shell crustaceans of the specified species, matching the tariff item for frozen Norway lobsters.
Glazed Frozen Norway Lobster
Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) individually glazed with ice before freezing, in shell. The glaze is a common preservation method and does not change the classification as frozen Norway lobsters.