Live Cape Lobster (Homarus capensis) from China
Live Homarus capensis from South African waters, a lesser-known Homarus species, valued for its firm texture in gourmet seafood. HTS 0306.32.0010 applies strictly to live Homarus spp. lobsters, distinguishing them from rock lobsters.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Comply with South African export regulations and US fish import inspection; test for heavy metals common in regional waters
• Ship in insulated, oxygenated containers; report any mortality upon arrival to CBP within 24 hours
• Differentiate from Jasus lalandii (Cape rock lobster) via species documentation to avoid reclassification