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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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