Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus)
Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine: > Other: > Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus)
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 0306.94.00.00
Fresh Chilled Norway Lobster
Live Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) that are fresh and chilled but not frozen, supplied whole in shell for immediate use in high-end seafood restaurants. This product falls under HTS 0306.94.00.00 as it specifically covers Norway lobsters in fresh or chilled form, distinct from other crustaceans.
Frozen Whole Norway Lobster
Whole Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) frozen in shell, typically IQF (individually quick frozen) for retail and wholesale seafood markets. Classified under HTS 0306.94.00.00 for frozen Norway lobsters, excluding processed forms like flours or pellets.
Live Norway Lobster
Live, in-shell Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) shipped in aerated seawater tanks for live seafood markets and aquariums. This fits HTS 0306.94.00.00 as live Norway lobsters are explicitly included in the heading for unprocessed crustaceans.
Dried Norway Lobster
Whole Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) dried in shell, used in specialty Asian cuisines or as seafood snacks. HTS 0306.94.00.00 covers dried forms of this specific species, provided they are not further processed into flours or pellets.
Frozen Cooked In-Shell Norway Lobster
Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) cooked by steaming or boiling while in shell, then frozen, ideal for ready-to-eat seafood platters. Still classified under HTS 0306.94.00.00 as the heading includes cooked in-shell forms for this species.
Salted Norway Lobster
Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) preserved in salt while in shell, used for long-term storage in traditional fisheries. HTS 0306.94.00.00 encompasses salted forms of this crustacean, distinct from pellets or flours.
Chilled Boiled Norway Lobster Tails
Norway lobster tails (Nephrops norvegicus) boiled in shell and chilled, premium product for sushi and gourmet dishes. Classifies under HTS 0306.94.00.00 as cooked in-shell chilled Norway lobsters.
IQF Frozen Norway Lobster Claws
Individually quick frozen claws from Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) in shell, sold to processors for meat extraction. HTS 0306.94.00.00 applies as parts of the specific species in frozen form.
Smoked Chilled Norway Lobster
Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) lightly smoked in shell and chilled, a delicacy in Scandinavian cuisine. Covered by HTS 0306.94.00.00 which includes smoked crustaceans whether cooked before or during smoking.
Brined Frozen Norway Lobster
Whole Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) placed in brine then frozen in shell for export to processing plants. HTS 0306.94.00.00 includes brine-preserved frozen forms of this species.