Frozen Norwegian Langoustine Whole from China
Whole frozen Norway lobsters, known as langoustine (Nephrops norvegicus) from Norwegian waters. Precisely HTS 0306.15.00.00 for species-specific frozen crustaceans in shell. Staple in Scandinavian seafood markets.
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
• Use 'langoustine' synonym but specify Nephrops norvegicus in docs to match HTS
• EU export health certificates mandatory; align with US FSMA rules
• Avoid temperature excursions; use refrigerated containers to prevent thaw-refreeze penalties