Live Homarus Gammarus Lobster from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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