EU sets 0% customs duty on US lobster imports, retroactive to 1 August 2025
EU customs must apply 0% duty to listed US-origin lobster codes, retroactive to 1 August 2025, and reimburse excess duties on request.
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EU sets 0% customs duties on listed US-origin goods and opens tariff quotas
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