Whole Frozen Caribbean Spiny Lobster
Whole Panulirus argus lobsters, frozen intact with shell, sourced from Caribbean fisheries. This product fits HTS 0306.11.0010 precisely as frozen Caribbean spiny lobster, whether in shell or not, in raw form.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If live, fresh, or chilled instead of frozen
Non-frozen states of Caribbean spiny lobster fall under 0306.14 for rock lobster not frozen.
If cooked, even if frozen post-cooking
Prepared or preserved crustaceans, including cooked frozen lobster, are in Chapter 16.
If imported live for immediate resale
Live crustaceans are classified in heading 0302, separate from frozen products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide NOAA or FDA species verification certificates; misidentifying as generic crawfish leads to reclassification
• Maintain -18°C or colder throughout supply chain to stay in frozen category
• Watch for quota restrictions on spiny lobster; declare exact weight to avoid penalties
Related Products under HTS 0306.11.00.10
Frozen Caribbean Spiny Lobster Tails
Frozen tails from Panulirus argus, the Caribbean spiny lobster, harvested from Atlantic waters and quick-frozen to preserve freshness. Classified under HTS 0306.11.0010 as frozen rock lobster of the specified species, excluding any processed or cooked forms. These are typically sold shelled for culinary use.
IQF Frozen Caribbean Spiny Lobster Claws
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.
Frozen Headless Caribbean Spiny Lobster
Head-off, frozen bodies of Panulirus argus, a minimal processing step common in lobster trade. Remains under HTS 0306.11.0010 as frozen rock lobster of this species, in shell.
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.