Frozen Homarus Lobster Tails from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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