Premium Live Norway Lobster Shipment
Premium live Norway lobster shipments are high-grade Nephrops norvegicus selected for size and vitality, shipped in oxygenated boxes. They are classified under tariff item 0306.34.00 as live Norway lobsters.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the lobsters die and are frozen before import
Frozen Norway lobsters are classified under the frozen crustaceans item.
Not sure which classification is right?
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 lobsters are alive upon arrival to maintain classification as live
• Provide documentation of the species and origin for CBSA
• Verify any CITES requirements if applicable, though Nephrops norvegicus is not listed
Related Products under Tariff item 0306.34.00
Chilled Norway Lobster Tails
Chilled Norway lobster tails, shell-on, are fresh or chilled parts of Nephrops norvegicus, separated and packed on ice. They fall under tariff item 0306.34.00 as the item covers Norway lobsters whether in shell or not, including parts.
Fresh Chilled Whole Norway Lobster
Fresh chilled whole Norway lobsters, in the shell, are Nephrops norvegicus kept chilled without freezing. They are classified under tariff item 0306.34.00 as fresh or chilled Norway lobsters, whether in shell or not.
Fresh Packed Norway Lobster Claws
Fresh packed Norway lobster claws, detached and chilled, are parts of Nephrops norvegicus in the shell. They fall under tariff item 0306.34.00 as the item covers Norway lobsters in shell, including separated parts.
Iced Whole Chilled Norway Lobsters
Iced whole chilled Norway lobsters are Nephrops norvegicus packed in ice for transport, maintaining freshness. They are classified under tariff item 0306.34.00 as fresh or chilled Norway lobsters, in shell.
Live Norway Lobster for Aquaculture
Live Norway lobsters for aquaculture are Nephrops norvegicus transported in aerated seawater tanks. They fall under tariff item 0306.34.00 as live Norway lobsters, which are included in the fresh category of this heading.