Frozen Rock Lobster Tails
Frozen spiny lobster tails (Panulirus spp.) from Australia or Caribbean, shell-on, IQF packed. Falls under HTS 0306.19.0161 as other frozen crustaceans excluding shrimp/prawns and cold-water species. Chapter notes confirm coverage for frozen shellfish in shell.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If rock lobster, not tail only
Frozen rock lobster in shells, excluding tails, specifically heads 0306.12.
If unfit for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude flours/meals/pellets fit for human consumption from 0305-0308; unfit products go to 0307.
If cooked by steaming/boiling
Crustaceans in shell cooked by steaming/boiling classify under 0306.91, separate from raw frozen.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain CITES permits if from overfished species; check IUCN status for spiny lobster origins
• Label with country of origin and scientific name to prevent confusion with true lobsters (Homarus)
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