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U.S. imports of frozen lobsters (clawed), including in shell (HS 030612) totaled $82.3M in July 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Frozen Lobsters (Clawed), Including in Shell imports of $82.3M in July 2026 ran 72% above the year-to-date monthly average of $47.9M.
Last updated: July 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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814 shipments/mo
Subheading 3 of 19 in heading 0306
Subheading 030612 · $82.3M of $1.0B
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.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0306120070 | Lobsters, Frozen, NESOI | $123.0M | 0.08% | 0.82% | $101K |
| 0306120050 | Lobsters, In Brine, Frozen, Not in Airtight Cntnrs | $12.8M | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 0306120030 | Lobsters in Airtight Containers, Frozen, NESOI | $4.4M | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 0306120010 | Lobsters in Airtight Containers, In Brine, Frozen | $160K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
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 | $4.0M |
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.
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Imports
$82.3MYoY · Pro
Exports
$6.7MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Canada and Indonesia together supply 100% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.00%.