Frozen Homarus Lobster Tails from Germany
Frozen tails from Homarus lobsters, removed from shell post-capture but before freezing, sold as premium seafood portions. Falls under HTS 0306.92.00.00 as frozen Homarus spp., whether in shell or not.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Weigh tails pre-freeze and declare net weights; shell removal doesn't change HTS here
• Provide tail extraction process details to prove not cooked/seasoned
• Use vacuum-sealed IQF packs to maintain integrity during import