Frozen Cooked Lobster Knuckles Bulk

Cooked and frozen lobster knuckles (claw joints) packed in 5kg bulk bags for institutional buyers. HTS 1605.30.10 covers this as other prepared lobster beyond basic freezing. Used in bisques and seafood stews.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0306.17.00Same rate: 35%

If minimally processed in shells

Frozen claws or knuckles in shells without full meat removal stay in live/frozen Chapter 3.

1605.30Same rate: 35%

If from warm-water rock lobster species

Different lobster types like spiny lobster have separate 'other crustaceans' provisions.

1902.20.00Higher: 41.4% vs 35%

If ground into paste for ready meals

Pastes or similar preparations become stuffed pasta or couscous under Chapter 19.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Document cooking method (e.g

โ€ข steam time) to distinguish from Chapter 3 frozen products

โ€ข Bulk packaging avoids retail subheadings; ensure cold chain compliance for FDA entry

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