Chilled Norway Lobster Tails
Shell-on tails from Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) separated fresh and packed on ice for immediate culinary use. HTS 0306.34.00.00 covers chilled Norway lobsters whether in shell or not, including separated parts like tails if not further processed.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If high-value tropical shrimp species instead
Tails from Penaeus spp. (tropical shrimp) classify under 0306.17 frozen shrimp, but fresh/chilled would differ by species heading.
If cooked, peeled, and prepared for retail
Cooked and peeled crustacean meat becomes a prepared food under Chapter 16, not raw fresh/chilled of Chapter 3.
If live, fresh, or chilled but not peeled
Actually 0307 is for salted/dried; peeled shrimp/lobster in airtight containers classify under 0307 if processed that way.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label packages clearly as 'chilled Norway lobster tails' with harvest date to support fresh classification claims
• Provide shell-on weight documentation; peeled meat risks reclassification if processed beyond simple separation
• Monitor temperature logs (0°C to -1°C) to distinguish from frozen goods prone to duty disputes
Related Products under HTS 0306.34.00.00
Fresh Chilled Whole Norway Lobster
Whole Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) caught live and kept chilled without freezing, supplied in the shell for maximum freshness. Classified under HTS 0306.34.00.00 as fresh or chilled Norway lobsters, not subjected to freezing, drying, salting, or brining processes.
Live Norway Lobster for Aquaculture
Live Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) transported in aerated seawater tanks for restocking or farming purposes. Falls under HTS 0306.34.00.00 as live Norway lobsters within the fresh category of this heading.
Fresh Packed Norway Lobster Claws
Detached claws from fresh Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) packed in chilled brine-free containers for gourmet markets. Remains under HTS 0306.34.00.00 as chilled parts of Norway lobsters, in shell, not cooked or preserved.
Iced Whole Chilled Norway Lobsters
Whole Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) packed in ice for air freight shipment, maintaining freshness for high-end restaurants. HTS 0306.34.00.00 specifically for live, fresh, or chilled Norway lobsters distinguishes from frozen forms.
Premium Live Norway Lobster Shipment
High-grade live Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) selected for size and vitality, shipped overnight in oxygenated boxes. Classified HTS 0306.34.00.00 for live Norway lobsters as the freshest form under this crustacean heading.