Brined Frozen Norway Lobster
Whole Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) that have been placed in brine and then frozen while in the shell, intended for further processing at seafood plants. This product falls under tariff item 0306.94.00 as it is a frozen crustacean of the specified species, preserved in brine, and not further processed beyond freezing.
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 are frozen but not brined
Frozen Norway lobsters without brine fall under the general frozen crustacean heading.
If the product is a different species of lobster
Other lobsters not specified as Nephrops norvegicus are classified separately.
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 product is declared as frozen and brined, with the species clearly identified as Nephrops norvegicus on the commercial invoice
• Verify that the brine solution does not alter the essential character of the product, as this could affect classification
• Consult the CBSA's tariff classification advice if uncertain about the processing level
Related Products under Tariff item 0306.94.00
Chilled Boiled Norway Lobster Tails
Norway lobster tails (Nephrops norvegicus) that have been boiled in the shell and then chilled, marketed as a premium product for sushi and gourmet dishes. This falls under tariff item 0306.94.00 as it is a cooked crustacean in the shell, chilled, and of the specified species.
Dried Norway Lobster
Whole Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) that have been dried in the shell, used in specialty Asian cuisines or as seafood snacks. This product is classified under tariff item 0306.94.00 as it is a dried crustacean of the specified species, not further processed into flour or meal.
Fresh Chilled Norway Lobster
Live Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) that are fresh and chilled but not frozen, supplied whole in shell for immediate use in high-end seafood restaurants. This falls under tariff item 0306.94.00 as it is a live or fresh crustacean of the specified species.
Frozen Cooked In-Shell Norway Lobster
Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) cooked by steaming or boiling while in the shell, then frozen, ideal for ready-to-eat seafood platters. This product is classified under tariff item 0306.94.00 as it is a cooked crustacean in the shell, frozen, of the specified species.
Frozen Whole Norway Lobster
Whole Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) frozen in the shell, typically individually quick frozen (IQF) for retail and wholesale seafood markets. This falls under tariff item 0306.94.00 as it is a frozen crustacean of the specified species, not further processed.
IQF Frozen Norway Lobster Claws
Individually quick frozen claws from Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) in the shell, sold to processors for meat extraction. This product falls under tariff item 0306.94.00 as it is a part of the specified crustacean species, frozen and in the shell.