Frozen Langoustine Whole from Germany
Frozen whole langoustines (Nephrops norvegicus), shell-on, head-off, from North Atlantic fisheries. Classified as other frozen crustaceans under 0306.19.0161, distinct from shrimp and cold-water shrimp categories. Packed in 5kg master bags.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify MSC certification for sustainability; CBP scrutinizes overfished stocks
• Include histamine test results; langoustines prone to scombroid poisoning if mishandled
• Distinguish from Dublin Bay prawns which may have specific statistical breaks