Lobsters (Homarus spp.)
Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine: > Live, fresh or chilled: > Lobsters (Homarus spp.)
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 0306.32.00
Chilled Hard-Shell Lobster (Homarus spp.)
Chilled Homarus spp. lobsters with firm shells, packed in wax paper-lined boxes for wholesale. These are fresh, uncooked product ideal for live cooking. Classified in HTS 0306.32.00 as chilled Homarus lobsters.
Live American Lobster (Homarus americanus)
Live Homarus americanus lobsters, commonly known as American or Maine lobsters, harvested from the North Atlantic. Imported alive in aerated tanks to maintain freshness for high-end seafood markets. Classified under HTS 0306.32.00 as live lobsters of the Homarus spp., not processed or cooked.
Fresh Chilled Maine Lobster
Freshly harvested Homarus americanus lobsters packed on ice or in chilled slurry for immediate distribution to restaurants. These are uncooked, in-shell crustaceans maintained below 4°C. HTS 0306.32.00 applies specifically to live, fresh, or chilled Homarus spp. lobsters.
Live Homarus Lobster for Aquaculture
Cultured live Homarus spp. lobsters shipped in oxygenated containers for restocking or resale. These premium shellfish are kept alive during international transport. Falls under 0306.32.00 for live Homarus lobsters, excluding processed forms.
Fresh Canadian Homarus Lobster
Fresh Homarus americanus from Canadian Atlantic waters, chilled and shipped overnight. In-shell, uncooked for premium restaurant trade. HTS 0306.32.00 covers all fresh/chilled Homarus spp. regardless of origin.
Live Soft-Shell Homarus Lobster
Live Homarus spp. lobsters during molting with softer shells, highly perishable and shipped live. Specialty item for gourmet markets. Remains under 0306.32.00 as live Homarus species.