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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen instead of chilled
Frozen Norway lobsters shift to heading 0306.14 as freezing changes the state from fresh/chilled to frozen crustaceans.
If cooked by steaming or boiling before chilling
Cooked Norway lobsters, even if chilled afterward, classify under 0306.94 for cooked crustaceans in shell.
If processed into flour, meal, or pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, and pellets suitable for human food from headings 0305-0308, directing them to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification through scientific naming (Nephrops norvegicus) and obtain certificates of origin to confirm Norwegian sourcing
• Maintain cold chain documentation proving product remained chilled (below 0°C but not frozen) to avoid reclassification as frozen
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide health certificates free from contaminants or diseases
Related Products under HTS 0306.34.00.00
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.
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.
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.