Live Norway Lobster
Live, in-shell Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) shipped in aerated seawater tanks for live seafood markets and aquariums. This fits tariff item 0306.94.00 as live crustaceans of this specific species.
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 live but not of the Nephrops norvegicus species
Other live crustaceans are classified under the live crustaceans heading.
If the lobsters are frozen rather than live
Frozen Norway lobsters are classified under the frozen rock lobster heading.
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
• Obtain the necessary permits for importing live aquatic animals from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
• Ensure the shipping container maintains proper oxygen and temperature levels
• Provide species identification and origin documentation to facilitate customs clearance
Related Products under Tariff item 0306.94.00
Brined Frozen Norway Lobster
Whole Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) that have been placed in brine and then frozen while still in the shell. This product is intended for export to processing plants and falls under tariff item 0306.94.00 as a frozen crustacean of this specific species.
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 cooked in-shell chilled crustaceans of this 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 falls under tariff item 0306.94.00 as a dried crustacean of this specific species, provided it is not further processed.
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 product falls under tariff item 0306.94.00 as live crustaceans of this specific species.
Frozen Cooked In-Shell Norway Lobster
Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) cooked by steaming or boiling while in shell, then frozen, ideal for ready-to-eat seafood platters. This falls under tariff item 0306.94.00 as cooked in-shell frozen crustaceans of this species.
Frozen Whole Norway Lobster
Whole Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) frozen in shell, typically IQF (individually quick frozen) for retail and wholesale seafood markets. This falls under tariff item 0306.94.00 as frozen crustaceans of this specific species.