Brined Homarus Lobster for Processing
Brined Homarus lobsters in barrels, intended for further industrial processing rather than direct consumption. The brining preserves the lobsters, and they are classified under this tariff item as crustaceans in brine, specifically of the genus Homarus.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 4% | +25.0% | 29% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4% | — | 4% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the lobsters are not smoked but merely brined.
The tariff item 0306.92.10 specifically covers smoked lobsters; brined without smoking falls under the 'Other' sibling item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the brining solution meets Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) standards for food imports
• Declare the product as 'smoked' only if it has undergone a smoking process; otherwise, it may fall under 0306.92.90
• Keep records of the processing method to support classification
Related Products under Tariff item 0306.92.10
Cooked Chilled Homarus Lobster in Shell
Whole Homarus lobsters that have been boiled or steamed in the shell, then chilled for retail sale. This product is not smoked, so it does not meet the specific description of tariff item 0306.92.10.
Dried Homarus Lobster
Dried Homarus lobsters, dehydrated in the shell for preservation, used in soups or snacks. Drying is a preservation method, but this tariff item specifically covers smoked products, not dried ones.
Fresh Chilled Homarus Lobster
Fresh chilled whole Homarus lobsters packed on ice, kept below 4°C but not frozen, for immediate culinary use. This product is fresh and chilled, not smoked, so it does not align with the smoked designation of this tariff item.
Frozen Homarus Lobster Tails
Frozen tails from Homarus lobsters, removed from the shell post-capture and frozen, sold as premium seafood portions. This product is frozen, not smoked, and therefore does not meet the smoked requirement of this tariff item.
Frozen Whole Homarus Lobster
Frozen whole Homarus lobsters, individually quick frozen in the shell at -18°C or below for long-term storage. This product is frozen, not smoked, so it does not qualify for the smoked designation of this tariff item.
IQF Frozen Homarus Lobster Claws
Individually quick frozen claws from Homarus lobsters, cracked or whole, in shell segments. This product is frozen, not smoked, and thus does not meet the smoked requirement of this tariff item.