Frozen Homarus Lobster Meat in Brine Pouches from China
Shelled, frozen meat from Homarus spp. lobsters packed in brine within airtight vacuum-sealed pouches. Falls under HTS 0306.12.0010 as frozen lobster (in shell or not) in airtight containers with brine. Perfect for ready-to-eat seafood applications.
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
• Label with lot codes for traceability in case of recalls common in seafood
• Confirm pouch material qualifies as 'airtight' per CBP rulings to avoid disputes
• Pair with HACCP plan documentation for FDA review