IQF Frozen Norway Lobsters from Germany
Individually quick frozen (IQF) whole Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) for retail packs. HTS 0306.15.00.00 covers this frozen form, preserving freshness without block-freezing. Ideal for restaurants needing portion control.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Use IQF-specific packaging to maintain integrity during shipping; declare net weight accurately excluding glaze
• Provide blast-freezing certificates to prove compliance with frozen state under HTS definition
• Watch for misdeclaration as shrimp; Norway lobster's distinct claw structure aids proper classification