Lobster Meal for Soups from Canada
Coarsely ground dehydrated lobster used as a base for instant soups and bisques, fit for direct human consumption. HTS 0309.90.30.00 applies to this 'other' crustacean meal, ensuring it's not the unfit products of 0305-0308. Adds authentic seafood flavor.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Maintain cold chain documentation if partially hydrated to prove human consumption quality
• Declare exact crustacean species for traceability under seafood import monitoring
• Budget for potential CBP holds due to misclassification as parts rather than meal