Frozen Rock Lobster Tails (Panulirus argus)
Frozen spiny rock lobster tails (Panulirus argus), raw shell-on from Caribbean waters. Classified in HTS 0306.19.01 as other frozen crustaceans, adhering to exclusions for flours, meals, and pellets.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| π²π½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π¨π¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π©πͺGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π―π΅Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cooked by steaming or boiling
In-shell cooked crustaceans have specific subheadings post-0306.17.
If not frozen but dried or salted
Non-frozen preserved crustaceans move to 0307.
If for cooked and peeled lobster meat
Peeled and cooked products are prepared foods in Chapter 16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Confirm 'raw frozen' with lab tests if disputed; steaming traces shift classification
β’ FDA seafood HACCP plan required; include lot traceability
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