Frozen Cooked Lobster Chunks from China
Cooked lobster meat cut into chunks, individually quick frozen (IQF) in bulk bags, not airtight sealed. This qualifies under HTS 1605.30.1090 as 'other' preserved lobster, prepared by cooking but not meeting specific tail or container criteria. Commonly used in restaurants for lobster rolls.
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
• Distinguish from raw frozen lobster by providing cooking process documentation during customs entry
• Use proper cold chain logistics to maintain integrity; temperature excursions can lead to spoilage claims
• Include lot traceability for recall potential, as required for seafood under FDA oversight