Smoked Chilled Norway Lobster from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) under EU/FDA limits for smoked seafood
• Detail smoking wood type and duration in processing certs
• Vacuum pack immediately post-smoking to extend shelf life during ocean freight