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Frozen Canadian Homarus Lobster Tails

Frozen tails from Canadian Homarus americanus, peeled and deveined, export quality. Under 0306.12.00.70 other frozen Homarus.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0306Same rate: 35%

If coldwater shrimp tails misidentified

Shrimp tails have dedicated codes.

0710.80.97Higher: 49.9% vs 35%

If extruded paste form

Pastes as per chapter notes to Chapter 07.

2008.99Lower: 16% vs 35%

If in oil pouches

Prepared in oil to Chapter 20.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• USMCA cert for duty-free if qualifying origin

• Traceability from Nova Scotia fisheries

• Seasonal volume spikes cause delays

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