Live Homarus Gammarus Lobster from Germany
Live European Homarus gammarus lobsters from the North Sea, held in recirculating seawater systems for transport. Classified as live Homarus spp. under HTS 0306.92.00.00.
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
• Secure USFWS/AP HIS live aquatic permit; report any mortalities
• Use certified clean seawater; test for contaminants
• Size-grade lobsters to minimize stress during shipping