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Lobsters (Homarus spp.)

Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine: > Frozen: > Lobsters (Homarus spp.)

Duty Rate (from China)

35%
MFN Base RateFree
9903.03.01+10%

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

9903.88.03+25%

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)

Total Effective Rate35%

Subheadings

0306.12.00.10In brine
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0306.12.00.30Other
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0306.12.00.50In brine
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0306.12.00.70Other
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Products classified under HTS 0306.12.00

Frozen Maine Lobster Knuckles (Homarus Americanus)

Frozen lobster knuckles (body meat sections) from Homarus americanus, Maine-harvested, in shell and IQF for optimal yield. Under HTS 0306.12.00 for frozen Homarus lobsters, valued for bisque and stock production.

Bulk Frozen Homarus Lobster for Processing

Bulk-packed frozen whole Homarus spp. lobsters in 40-lb master cartons, destined for US processors. HTS 0306.12.00 covers industrial quantities of frozen Homarus, distinguishing from retail packs.

Frozen Homarus Americanus Lobster Tails

Frozen tails from Homarus americanus (American lobster), sourced from North Atlantic waters, sold in shell for retail and foodservice. Classified under HTS 0306.12.00 as frozen lobsters of the Homarus spp., specifically prepared by quick-freezing post-catch to preserve freshness.

Whole Frozen Canadian Lobster (Homarus Americanus)

Whole frozen Homarus americanus lobsters, typically 1-2 lbs each, caught off Nova Scotia coasts and IQF (individually quick frozen) in shell. Fits HTS 0306.12.00 as frozen Homarus spp. lobsters, ideal for high-end restaurant preparations.

IQF Frozen Rock Lobster (Homarus Gammarus)

Individually quick frozen Homarus gammarus (European rock lobster) claws and tails, harvested from North Sea fisheries, retained in shell. HTS 0306.12.00 applies to all frozen Homarus spp. forms, emphasizing minimal processing.

Frozen Homarus Gammarus Whole Lobsters

Whole frozen European Homarus gammarus lobsters from UK/Scandinavian waters, hard-shell variety IQF. Precisely HTS 0306.12.00 as frozen Homarus spp., prized for superior claw meat.