Glass Jarred Homarus Lobster Claws

Pre-cooked, hand-packed lobster claws from cold-water Homarus gammarus in vacuum-sealed glass jars. Classed in HTS 1605.30.1050 as airtight container preserved lobster products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

1605.30Same rate: 35%

If in oil or brine but not airtight

Oil-packed lobster without hermetic seal goes to flavored preparations subheading.

0307.71.00Same rate: 35%

If uncleaned, in-shell frozen claws

In-shell frozen products are shellfish unfit for consumption, under Chapter 3.

1604.19.41Higher: 45% vs 35%

If prepared with fish or as a mixed pate

Fish-crustacean mixtures classify under prepared fish headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit eNOA (Entry Notification of Arrival) promptly; delays common for shellfish

Include histamine test results under 50 ppm to prevent FDA holds

Ensure child-resistant lids if marketed for retail to meet CPSC standards