Frozen Whole Homarus Lobster from Germany
Frozen whole Homarus lobsters, individually quick frozen (IQF) in shell at -18°C or below for long-term storage. This fits HTS 0306.92.00.00 as frozen Homarus spp. crustaceans.
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
• Ensure continuous frozen state with temperature logs; FDA may test core temps on entry
• Declare exact species (Homarus) and provide catch certificates to comply with traceability rules
• Avoid bulk packaging confusion; specify 'whole in shell' to stay in this HTS vs. parts