Live Homarus Gammarus Lobster
Live European Homarus gammarus lobsters from the North Sea, held in recirculating seawater systems for transport. The live state is covered by the tariff item, and the product is not smoked.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the lobsters are smoked
Smoked crustaceans are classified under the sibling tariff item.
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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
• Provide a health certificate and ensure the lobsters are alive at the border
• Use recirculating seawater systems to maintain oxygen levels
• Declare the species as Homarus gammarus for accurate classification
Related Products under Tariff item 0306.92.90
Brined Homarus Lobster for Processing
Homarus lobsters packed in brine barrels, intended for further industrial processing rather than direct retail sale. The brine preservation qualifies them under the 'salted or in brine' provision of the tariff item, and they are not smoked, distinguishing them from the sibling item.
Cooked Chilled Homarus Lobster in Shell
Whole Homarus lobsters that have been boiled or steamed and then chilled, sold in the shell for home preparation. The cooking method and chilled state are explicitly covered by the tariff item, and the absence of smoking keeps it in this item.
Dried Homarus Lobster
Homarus lobsters that have been dehydrated in the shell for preservation, often used in soups or snacks. The drying process is covered by the tariff item's 'dried' provision, and the product is not smoked, so it belongs here.
Fresh Chilled Homarus Lobster
Fresh whole Homarus lobsters packed on ice and kept below 4°C but not frozen, intended for immediate culinary use. The fresh and chilled state is explicitly listed in the tariff item, and the product is not smoked.
Frozen Homarus Lobster Tails
Frozen tails from Homarus lobsters, removed from the shell before freezing and sold as premium seafood portions. The tariff item covers frozen crustaceans whether in shell or not, and the product is not smoked.
Frozen Whole Homarus Lobster
Whole Homarus lobsters individually quick frozen (IQF) in the shell at -18°C or below for long-term storage. The frozen state is covered by the tariff item, and the product is not smoked.