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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If rock lobster cooked chilled
Cooked chilled Jasus rock lobsters classify under 0306.91, species-specific.
If dried, unfit for human consumption
Dried lobster for animal feed moves to Chapter 07, excluding human food pellets.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include shell hardness certification and minimum legal size docs per fishery regulations
• Comply with Lacey Act declarations for species and harvest method
• Watch for mislabeling as 'fresh frozen' which shifts classification
Related Products under HTS 0306.32.00
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.