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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0306.95.00Same rate: 35%

If not subsequently frozen

Unfrozen brine products specifically under 0306.95; frozen stays with species code.

0304.91Lower: 16% vs 35%

If for aquaculture feed, not human consumption

End-use for non-human consumption may classify under frozen fish/fillets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Analyze brine salinity (20-25%) and provide lab reports to customs

β€’ Glaze control critical; limit to 10% of total weight

β€’ Separate brine from product weight on commercial docs

Related Products 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.