Live European Lobster (Homarus gammarus) from China
Live Homarus gammarus, the European lobster native to the Atlantic coasts of Europe, is imported alive for high-end restaurants and markets. Classified under HTS 0306.32.0010 due to its species within Homarus spp. and live condition, ensuring premium quality.
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
• Secure CITES permits if applicable for protected stocks and EU export health certificates confirming no American Lobster Syndrome
• Monitor water quality and temperature (below 10°C ideal) in shipping containers to minimize stress and mortality claims
• Label shipments clearly as 'live Homarus gammarus' to prevent confusion with similar-looking Nephrops norvegicus (scampi)