Frozen Homarus Lobster Tails

Frozen tails from Homarus lobsters, removed from shell post-capture but before freezing, sold as premium seafood portions. Falls under HTS 0306.92.00.00 as frozen Homarus spp., whether in shell or not.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1605.30Lower: 10% vs 35%

If peeled, deveined, and breaded for retail

Value-added processed lobster tails become prepared crustaceans in Chapter 16.

0307Lower: 10% vs 35%

If other frozen crustaceans not Homarus

Homarus-specific; generic frozen shelled crustaceans go to other subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Weigh tails pre-freeze and declare net weights; shell removal doesn't change HTS here

Provide tail extraction process details to prove not cooked/seasoned

Use vacuum-sealed IQF packs to maintain integrity during import