Frozen Homarus Americanus Lobster Tails from China
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.
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
• Verify species certification as Homarus spp. (e.g
• H. americanus or H. gammarus) via FDA-approved lab tests to avoid misclassification
• Include catch documentation and chain-of-custody records to comply with US seafood import regulations and traceability requirements
• Watch for common pitfalls like improper temperature logs during transit, which can lead to FDA rejection at port