Live Norway Lobster for Aquaculture from Germany
Live Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) transported in aerated seawater tanks for restocking or farming purposes. Falls under HTS 0306.34.00.00 as live Norway lobsters within the fresh category of this heading.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Use insulated live transport tanks with oxygenation records to prove lobsters arrived alive and unprocessed
• Obtain aquaculture permits and veterinary health certificates confirming no diseases like white spot syndrome
• Avoid common pitfalls by declaring exact live count and weight accurately to prevent undervaluation penalties