Jarred Lobster Meat

Jarred lobster meat is cooked, flaked lobster tail and claw meat preserved in oil or brine in glass jars, under HTS 1605.40.10 for other crustaceans prepared or preserved. Premium ingredient for bisques and rolls.

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%

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Alternative Classifications

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

0306Lower: 10% vs 35%

If frozen uncooked lobster tails

Frozen whole or tail lobster without preservation processes remains in Chapter 3.

1605.40Same rate: 35%

If in retail airtight glass jars over 170g

Statistical breakouts apply for consumer-packaged preserved crustaceans.

2005.59.00Same rate: 35%

If preserved solely in vinegar

Vinegar-packed lobster meat shifts to Chapter 20 other preserved vegetables/fruit (aquatics).

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Import Tips & Compliance

Supply species certificates (e.g

Homarus americanus) and catch documentation for traceability

Watch for EU/Asian origin surcharges; declare exact fill weight to prevent under-valuation claims

Use tamper-evident seals and include shelf-life data to pass CBP agricultural inspections

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