Bulk Frozen Caribbean Spiny Lobster for Processing

Bulk-packed frozen whole or tailed Panulirus argus destined for further US processing into value-added products. HTS 0306.11.0010 applies to raw frozen imports regardless of end use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0306.11.00Same rate: 35%

If no direct alt; but 0307 if substantially processed

Minimal processing keeps it in 0306; advanced prep moves to 0307.

0811.90Lower: 24.5% vs 35%

If frozen in retail consumer packs with fruit

Sets with fruit for retail sale classify by essential character under 0811.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare intended use as raw material; bulk packs avoid retail packaging duties

Obtain APHIS/NOAA import permits for shellfish; test for contaminants