Live Maine Lobster (Homarus americanus) from China
Live Maine lobsters of the species Homarus americanus, harvested from the cold waters of the North Atlantic, are premium crustaceans kept alive for maximum freshness. Classified under HTS 0306.32.0090 as 'other' live, fresh, or chilled lobsters (Homarus spp.), excluding rock lobsters or crawfish which fall under separate subheadings.
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
• Obtain CITES permits if applicable for protected species and ensure live transport compliance with humane handling regulations
• Provide detailed documentation on species (Homarus spp.), origin, and live condition certification to avoid misclassification