Fresh Australian Homarus Lobster from China
Fresh Homarus spp. lobsters from Australian fisheries, typically chilled upon capture for export to premium markets. HTS 0306.32.0090 covers these as 'other' live, fresh, or chilled Homarus lobsters, excluding spiny or rock varieties.
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
• Verify exporter's aquaculture or wild-catch certification to meet U.S. traceability requirements under Seafood Import Monitoring
• Label shipments clearly as 'fresh/chilled Homarus spp.' to prevent confusion with frozen or cooked imports