U.S. imports of Frozen Lobsters (Clawed), Including in Shell (HS 030612) totaled $85.0M in August 2026, imported from 5 countries.
Importers of Frozen Lobsters (Clawed), Including in Shell paid $92K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.11% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Frozen Lobsters (Clawed), Including in Shell imports of $85.0M in August 2026 ran 62% above the year-to-date monthly average of $52.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFrozen clawed lobsters — primarily Homarus americanus (American/Canadian lobster) — are classified across five US tariff lines that distinguish airtight containers in brine, airtight containers not in brine, non-airtight brine packs, and all other frozen formats. Canada overwhelmingly dominates supply of this heading, reflecting the shared North Atlantic fishery, with Indonesia, Vietnam, and the United Arab Emirates serving as secondary or re-export sources. USDA FSIS admissibility requirements apply. The packaging-format distinctions among the tariff lines mean that container type and brine presence must be confirmed before entry filing, and importers sourcing from Canada may benefit from USMCA preferential treatment where applicable.
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The five 10-digit lines under 0306.12 reflect historical tariff distinctions tied to preservation method and packaging format: airtight containers in brine (0306120010), airtight containers not in brine (0306120030), non-airtight brine packs (0306120050), and other frozen lobsters (0306120070), with a legacy line (0306120000) also present. Importers must confirm both the container's airtightness and whether brine is present to select the correct line, as misclassification can affect duty liability.
Beyond the FSIS health certificate from an approved foreign establishment, CBP and FDA may review temperature logs to confirm the product remained frozen throughout transit. Importers should retain bills of lading, packing lists specifying net weight and container type, and any FSIS reinspection records. For high-volume Canada-origin shipments, USMCA certificates of origin should also be maintained to support any preferential duty claims.
Subheading 3 of 20 in heading 0306
Subheading 030612 · $85.0M of $727.2M
ImportsExports
Imports
$85.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$9.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $633.9M of Frozen Lobsters (Clawed), Including in Shell and exported $72.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and United Arab Emirates together supply 100% of it. United Arab Emirates pays 12.5% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
99.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.11% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0306120070 | Lobsters, Frozen, NESOI | $72.1M | 0.13% | 1.08% | $92K |
| 0306120050 | Lobsters, In Brine, Frozen, Not in Airtight Cntnrs | $9.5M | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 0306120030 | Lobsters in Airtight Containers, Frozen, NESOI | $3.3M | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 0306120010 | Lobsters in Airtight Containers, In Brine, Frozen | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0306120000 | Lobsters, Including in Shell, Frozen | $9.6M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.