Fresh Packed Norway Lobster Claws from Germany
Detached claws from fresh Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) packed in chilled brine-free containers for gourmet markets. Remains under HTS 0306.34.00.00 as chilled parts of Norway lobsters, in shell, not cooked or preserved.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure claws are not cooked or brined; use photos and lab tests to prove fresh/chilled status
• Declare as 'Norway lobster claws, fresh/chilled' with species code to match tariff description exactly
• Budget for potential inspections verifying no bacterial growth from improper chilling during transit