Live Spiny Lobster (Misidentified as Homarus) from Germany
Certain spiny lobsters occasionally misclassified but confirmed as Homarus spp. via documentation; typically, spiny are Palinurus but rare Homarus-like traits qualify here. HTS 0306.32.0010 covers only true Homarus lobsters in live form.
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
• Provide DNA or morphological certificates to confirm Homarus spp
• as spiny lobsters usually classify elsewhere
• Use vetted suppliers to prevent species substitution, a common pitfall leading to CBP holds
• Ensure no shell damage during live shipping, as injured lobsters may be deemed not 'live' upon inspection