Whole Frozen Caribbean Spiny Lobster from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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