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.
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This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cooked by steaming or boiling before freezing
In-shell, cooked rock lobsters shift to 0306.14.00, distinct from raw frozen.
If smoked or cooked beyond simple freezing
Smoked crustaceans, even in shell, move to Chapter 16 prepared foods.
If sold as bulk pellets for feed
Agglomerated pellets of crustaceans are under 0306.21.00 per chapter notes, not whole frozen.
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• Obtain fishery certificates of origin to comply with US seafood import regulations and avoid antidumping scrutiny
• Label with scientific name and country of origin per FDA seafood HACCP rules
• Watch for size grading, as uniform sizes may trigger statistical breakouts
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