Live Norway Lobster from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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

9903.88.0325%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)

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Import Tips

• Secure APHIS/USDA live aquatic animal import permit and ensure oxygenated transport containers meet standards

• Provide mortality rate guarantees under 5% with shipment to satisfy importer warranties

• Declare exact live count accurately, as discrepancies lead to valuation disputes at entry