Frozen Homarus GamMarus Lobster Tails in Brine from China
Frozen lobster tails of Homarus gammarus (European lobster) preserved in brine inside airtight cans for retail and foodservice use. Classified under HTS 0306.12.0010 due to being frozen Homarus spp. in brine within airtight containers. Ideal for gourmet dishes requiring pre-preserved shellfish.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include detailed packing lists specifying brine percentage and container type to facilitate CBP examination
• Obtain prior notice via FDA's system for all shellfish imports to avoid holds at port
• Watch for country-of-origin marking requirements on cans to prevent penalties