Frozen Whole Homarus Lobster
Frozen whole Homarus lobsters, individually quick frozen in the shell at -18°C or below for long-term storage. This product is frozen, not smoked, so it does not qualify for the smoked designation of this tariff item.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 4% | +25.0% | 29% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4% | — | 4% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the lobsters are frozen and not smoked.
The tariff item 0306.92.10 covers only smoked lobsters; frozen ones fall under the 'Other' item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the lobsters are not smoked; frozen products are classified under 0306.92.90
• Provide freezing and storage documentation to CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 0306.92.10
Brined Homarus Lobster for Processing
Brined Homarus lobsters in barrels, intended for further industrial processing rather than direct consumption. The brining preserves the lobsters, and they are classified under this tariff item as crustaceans in brine, specifically of the genus Homarus.
Cooked Chilled Homarus Lobster in Shell
Whole Homarus lobsters that have been boiled or steamed in the shell, then chilled for retail sale. This product is not smoked, so it does not meet the specific description of tariff item 0306.92.10.
Dried Homarus Lobster
Dried Homarus lobsters, dehydrated in the shell for preservation, used in soups or snacks. Drying is a preservation method, but this tariff item specifically covers smoked products, not dried ones.
Fresh Chilled Homarus Lobster
Fresh chilled whole Homarus lobsters packed on ice, kept below 4°C but not frozen, for immediate culinary use. This product is fresh and chilled, not smoked, so it does not align with the smoked designation of this tariff item.
Frozen Homarus Lobster Tails
Frozen tails from Homarus lobsters, removed from the shell post-capture and frozen, sold as premium seafood portions. This product is frozen, not smoked, and therefore does not meet the smoked requirement of this tariff item.
IQF Frozen Homarus Lobster Claws
Individually quick frozen claws from Homarus lobsters, cracked or whole, in shell segments. This product is frozen, not smoked, and thus does not meet the smoked requirement of this tariff item.