Individually Quick Frozen Whole Homarus Lobster from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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