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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If claw-only or meat extracted
Frozen lobster claws or meat from Homarus spp. shift to 0306.14 for other frozen crustaceans excluding specific categories.
If live for immediate consumption
Live Homarus lobsters for direct sale are under 0302 for live crustaceans not for immediate consumption.
If processed into pellets unfit for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude human-consumable pellets from 0305-0308, moving to Chapter 07 for vegetable-like preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain cold chain documentation proving -18°C or below to qualify as frozen and avoid fresh classification
• Use commercial invoices specifying Homarus spp. and weight; pitfall is generic 'lobster' labeling leading to exams
• Check for anti-dumping duties on certain origins; declare exact HTS subheading for statistical reporting
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.
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.
Frozen Homarus Lobster for Sushi Grade
Flash-frozen sushi-grade Homarus lobster tails, shell-on, super-chilled to -60°C. Classified 0306.12.00.70 other frozen Homarus, foodsafe processed.