Frozen Headless Homarus Lobster
Headless frozen Homarus lobsters in shell, tail intact, standard export grade. Under 0306.12.00.70 for other frozen Homarus spp., excluding whole with heads.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If crawfish or freshwater types
Frozen crawfish under 0306.13, distinct from marine Homarus lobsters.
If chilled, head-off
Chilled headless lobsters under 0307 live/fresh/chilled.
If smoked, even lightly
Smoked crustaceans, per chapter heading, classify in Chapter 16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Invoice must note 'headless' to justify .70 subheading vs whole lobster codes
• Comply with US wild harvest sourcing under Magnuson-Stevens Act
Related Products under HTS 0306.12.00.70
Frozen Homarus Americanus Lobster Tails
Frozen tails from Homarus americanus (American lobster), removed from the shell and individually quick frozen for foodservice use. Classified under HTS 0306.12.00.70 as 'other' frozen lobsters of Homarus spp., not specified as whole. Meets chapter definition for frozen crustaceans excluding flours, meals, or pellets.
Individually Quick Frozen Whole Homarus Lobster
IQF whole Homarus lobsters, frozen without shell removal, graded under 1.5 kg each for export markets. Falls under HTS 0306.12.00.70 as 'other' frozen Homarus spp. lobsters, distinct from spiny/rock lobster categories.
Frozen Homarus Lobster Meat Blocks
Blocks of frozen lobster meat from Homarus spp., deshelled and packed in 5 kg units for further processing. HTS 0306.12.00.70 covers this as 'other' frozen Homarus lobsters, processed but not cooked or preserved.
Frozen Split Homarus Lobster
Frozen Homarus lobsters split lengthwise, in shell, for easy cooking, packed head-off. Classified in 0306.12.00.70 as other frozen Homarus spp., not whole unsplit.
Frozen Homarus Lobster Claws
Individually frozen claws from Homarus americanus lobsters, in shell, for premium restaurant use. HTS 0306.12.00.70 as 'other' frozen Homarus lobsters, parts not elsewhere specified.
IQF Frozen Homarus Lobster Knuckles
Small IQF frozen knuckle sections from Homarus lobster legs, in shell, specialty item. HTS 0306.12.00.70 as other frozen Homarus parts.