Frozen Jasus edwardsii Rock Lobster Whole from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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