Fresh Chilled Jasus edwardsii Rock Lobster
Fresh chilled whole Jasus edwardsii (packhorse rock lobster) from New Zealand waters, packed on ice for air shipment to markets. Fits HTS 0306.31.00.00 as chilled sea crawfish of Jasus spp., in shell, unprocessed except chilling.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cold-water species like Jasus spp. but frozen
Frozen cold-water rock lobster uses 0306.33, distinguishing from tropical frozen crawfish.
If live for immediate breeding in aquaculture
Live rock lobster for breeding/farming may classify under live aquatic invertebrates of 0302 if not for direct consumption.
If peeled tails but marketed as ready-to-cook
Processed into peeled tails shifts to Chapter 16 prepared/preserved crustaceans.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain cold chain with temperature logs below 4°C to comply with FDA seafood HACCP requirements
• Include health certificates confirming no antibiotics or contaminants from origin country
• Label clearly as 'fresh chilled' to prevent reclassification as frozen; watch for moisture loss issues
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