Frozen IQF Lobster Tails (Homarus americanus)
Frozen IQF lobster tails (Homarus americanus), raw and shell-on, are crustaceans that fit under tariff item 0306.19.00 as 'other' frozen crustaceans. They are not cooked, smoked, or processed into flours, meals, or pellets.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5% | +25.0% | 30% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5% | — | 5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the lobster is classified as rock lobster
Rock lobster (Panulirus) has a specific tariff item under frozen crustaceans.
If the lobster is a sea crawfish
Sea crawfish are classified under a separate frozen crustacean item.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the lobster tails are raw and not cooked or smoked
• Provide species identification (Homarus americanus) on customs documents
• Verify the product is for human consumption
Related Products under Tariff item 0306.19.00
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Block-frozen Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) in bulk packaging is primarily destined for salmon and aquaculture feed production. As frozen crustaceans, they are classified under tariff item 0306.19.00 for other frozen crustaceans, regardless of end use.
Bulk Frozen Antarctic Krill for Omega-3 Processing
Bulk shipments of frozen Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) intended for extraction of phospholipids and omega-3 fatty acids in supplement production. As raw frozen material, they are classified under tariff item 0306.19.00 for other frozen crustaceans.
Bulk Frozen Freshwater Crayfish Legs
Bulk frozen freshwater crayfish legs, a byproduct of tail processing, are used primarily in seafood stocks and soups. As frozen crustaceans not further prepared, they fall under tariff item 0306.19.00 for other frozen crustaceans.
Frozen Antarctic Krill Whole
Whole frozen Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba), harvested from Southern Ocean waters, are preserved by rapid freezing. As frozen crustaceans, they are classified under tariff item 0306.19.00 for other frozen crustaceans.
Frozen Argentine Red Shrimp (Pleoticus muelleri)
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Frozen Australian Yabby Crawfish
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