Fresh Chilled Rock Lobster Tails from China
Fresh or chilled spiny lobster tails (Panulirus spp.) from tropical waters, in shell or shelled, not frozen. Fits HTS 0306.39.0100 as other fresh/chilled crustaceans. These are premium seafood items often air-freighted for high-end restaurants.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• Require FDA prior notice and shellfish inspection reports for fresh/chilled products to prevent spoilage claims
• Label with country of origin and harvest date; avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'frozen' when chilled
• Check for CITES permits if species like Caribbean spiny lobster approach protected status thresholds