Frozen Homarus Lobster Tails in Vacuum-Sealed Cans from China
Frozen tails from Homarus spp. lobsters, packed in airtight cans for preservation and easy handling. Classified under HTS 0306.12.00.30 as other frozen lobsters in airtight containers, not in bulk or simple bags. Meets chapter notes by being processed crustaceans fit for human consumption.
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
• Verify supplier certificates confirming Homarus spp. origin and no prohibited substances per FDA seafood HACCP rules
• Include commercial invoice detailing net weight of lobster meat and container specs to avoid misclassification