Frozen New Zealand Packhorse Lobster from Germany
Frozen Sagmariasus verreauxi (packhorse lobster), related to Jasus spp., whole in shell. Under HTS 0306.11.0020 as 'other' sea crawfish, prized for large size.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) chain-of-custody for premium pricing
• Test for heavy metals common in large crustaceans per FDA guidelines
• Document brine content if any to avoid reclassification