Live, Fresh, or Chilled Norway Lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus)

No — classification is based on the biological species (Nephrops norvegicus), not the commercial trade name. However, 'scampi' is sometimes used loosely for other shrimp or prawn species in certain markets, so importers should ensure that commercial invoices and packing lists specify the scientific name to avoid CBP queries or misclassification into a shrimp heading.

Beyond FDA prior notice, importers should obtain temperature logs from the exporter covering the entire transit, a health certificate from the competent authority in the exporting country (e.g., the Norwegian Food Safety Authority), and a seafood HACCP compliance statement from the foreign establishment. Air waybills should reflect the perishable nature of the cargo to facilitate expedited FDA examination.