Live Panulirus versicolor Blue Lobster from Germany
Rare live blue variant of Panulirus versicolor from Pacific islands, for aquarium trade and gourmet live sales. Under 0306.31.00.00 as live sea crawfish.
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
• Genetic or photo certification for color variant to uphold classification
• Aeration and salinity matching native waters critical for survival
• CITES check for aquaculture vs wild; pitfalls in live count discrepancies