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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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