IQF Frozen Caribbean Spiny Lobster Claws from China
Individually quick frozen (IQF) claws from Panulirus argus, retaining shell for protection. Directly classified under HTS 0306.11.0010 as parts of frozen Caribbean spiny lobster, unprocessed.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• IQF processing must not alter raw state; include blast-freezing logs in entry docs
• Label as 'Panulirus argus' explicitly to prevent confusion with shrimp under statistical notes
• Check for anti-dumping duties from specific origins; declare processing location accurately