Other
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.) > Other
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)
Products classified under HTS 0306.32.00.90
Chilled Canadian Lobster (Homarus americanus)
Chilled Homarus americanus lobsters from Canadian waters, packed on ice to preserve freshness for high-end restaurants. This falls under HTS 0306.32.0090 as 'other' fresh or chilled lobsters of Homarus spp., distinct from live shipments or frozen products.
Live European Lobster (Homarus gammarus)
Live Homarus gammarus, the European lobster, shipped in aerated seawater tanks for top-tier seafood markets. Fits HTS 0306.32.0090 as 'other' live Homarus spp. lobsters, not distinguishing specific subspecies.
Fresh Nova Scotia Lobster (Homarus americanus)
Freshly harvested Homarus americanus from Nova Scotia, chilled for immediate market distribution. HTS 0306.32.0090 applies to these 'other' fresh or chilled Homarus lobsters from North Atlantic fisheries.
Live Maine Lobster (Homarus americanus)
Live Maine lobsters of the species Homarus americanus, harvested from the cold waters of the North Atlantic, are premium crustaceans kept alive for maximum freshness. Classified under HTS 0306.32.0090 as 'other' live, fresh, or chilled lobsters (Homarus spp.), excluding rock lobsters or crawfish which fall under separate subheadings.
Fresh Australian Homarus Lobster
Fresh Homarus spp. lobsters from Australian fisheries, typically chilled upon capture for export to premium markets. HTS 0306.32.0090 covers these as 'other' live, fresh, or chilled Homarus lobsters, excluding spiny or rock varieties.
Chilled Homarus Lobster Tails
Freshly chilled tails from Homarus spp. lobsters, separated from bodies but still in shell for culinary use. Classified in HTS 0306.32.0090 as other chilled Homarus lobsters since they retain shell and are not peeled/processed further.
Live Spiny Lobster Hybrids (Homarus spp.)
Rare hybrid strains of Homarus spp. lobsters shipped live from experimental aquaculture. Still classified under HTS 0306.32.0090 as other live Homarus lobsters, provided they meet species criteria.