Frozen Whole Palinurus Elephas Sea Crawfish from China
Frozen whole European spiny lobster (Palinurus elephas) caught in Mediterranean waters, IQF packed. HTS 0306.91.00.00 covers frozen rock lobsters and sea crawfish of Palinurus spp. in shell.
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
• Ensure IQF processing certification to prevent thawing issues; blast freeze at -40°C or below
• Test for paralytic toxins common in Palinurus spp.; provide lab results to CBP upon entry
• Declare net weight accurately excluding glaze ice, which cannot exceed 1% of total weight