Rock lobster and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.)
Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine: > Frozen: > Rock lobster and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.)
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 0306.11.00
Frozen Whole Spiny Lobster (Panulirus argus)
Frozen whole spiny lobsters of the species Panulirus argus, including shell, sourced from Caribbean waters. This product falls under HTS 0306.11.00 as it is specifically rock lobster/sea crawfish of the Panulirus spp., preserved by freezing without removal of shell or cooking. It is typically imported for high-end restaurant use or further processing.
Frozen Jasus edwardsii Rock Lobster Whole
Whole frozen rock lobsters of Jasus edwardsii species, caught off New Zealand coasts, retained in shell. Classified in HTS 0306.11.00 for frozen Palinurus, Panulirus, or Jasus spp. sea crawfish, ideal for gourmet markets.
Frozen Palinurus elephas European Spiny Lobster
Frozen whole Palinurus elephas, common European spiny lobster, imported from Mediterranean fisheries in shell. HTS 0306.11.00 covers all frozen rock lobster/sea crawfish of listed genera without further processing.
Frozen Whole Crayfish (Panulirus ornatus)
Frozen intact Panulirus ornatus sea crayfish from Indo-Pacific regions, shell-on for premium export. Fits HTS 0306.11.00 precisely as frozen sea crawfish of Panulirus spp.
Frozen Jasus lalandii West Coast Rock Lobster
Shell-in frozen Jasus lalandii from South African waters, a staple in luxury seafood trade. HTS 0306.11.00 applies to all frozen Jasus spp. rock lobsters without cooking or shell removal.
Frozen Whole Red Spiny Lobster (Panulirus interruptus)
Frozen whole Panulirus interruptus, Baja California red spiny lobster, in natural shell form. Directly matches HTS 0306.11.00 for frozen Panulirus spp. sea crawfish.
Frozen Pack Jasus verreauxi Packhorse Lobster
Frozen whole Jasus verreauxi packhorse lobsters from Australian waters, shell-on packs. HTS 0306.11.00 for Jasus spp. frozen sea crawfish.