Individually Quick Frozen Whole Homarus Lobster from Germany

IQF whole Homarus lobsters, frozen without shell removal, graded under 1.5 kg each for export markets. Falls under HTS 0306.12.00.70 as 'other' frozen Homarus spp. lobsters, distinct from spiny/rock lobster categories.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

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

Import Tips

Maintain cold chain documentation proving -18°C or below to qualify as frozen and avoid fresh classification

Use commercial invoices specifying Homarus spp. and weight; pitfall is generic 'lobster' labeling leading to exams

Check for anti-dumping duties on certain origins; declare exact HTS subheading for statistical reporting