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U.S. imports of live, fresh, or chilled lobsters (homarus spp.) (HS 030632) totaled $20.2M in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Live, Fresh, or Chilled Lobsters (Homarus spp.) imports of $20.2M in April 2026 ran 48% below the year-to-date monthly average of $38.8M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataClawed lobsters of the genus Homarus — principally American lobster (H. americanus) — in live or fresh/chilled condition are among the highest-value seafood exports from the northeastern US and Canada, but heading 030632 also governs imports into the US market. The schedule distinguishes live Homarus (0306320010) from fresh or chilled Homarus (0306320090), with a legacy combined line (0306320000) also present. Live lobster logistics are highly time-sensitive, and air freight is standard for international movements; cold-chain failures can result in FDA refusal at the port of entry. Canada is the dominant supplier of live and fresh Homarus lobster to the US market, and USMCA facilitates trade flows across that border.
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Line 0306320010 covers live Homarus spp. lobsters, while 0306320090 covers fresh or chilled (but not live) Homarus spp. lobsters. The distinction turns on whether the animal is alive at the time of importation. Importers shipping live lobster that arrives dead due to transit mortality may face reclassification to the fresh/chilled line, which can affect duty treatment and statistical reporting.
Live lobster imports are subject to FDA prior notice and seafood HACCP regulations. Because the animals are live, cold-chain documentation — including temperature logs and survival rates — is important for demonstrating product integrity at entry. Shipments from Canada move under USMCA, which affects duty treatment. Importers should also confirm that the exporting establishment is registered with FDA and that country-of-origin labeling requirements are met for retail sale. Consult a licensed customs broker for entry-specific guidance.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0306320010 | LOBSTERS (HOMARUS SPP.), LIVE, EXCEPT ROCK LOBSTER | $20.2M | 4.84% | $991 |
| 0306320090 | LOBSTERS (HOMARUS SPP.), FR/CH EXCEPT ROCK LOBSTER | $0 | -- | -- |
LOBSTERS (HOMARUS SPP.), LIVE, EXCEPT ROCK LOBSTER
LOBSTERS (HOMARUS SPP.), FR/CH EXCEPT ROCK LOBSTER
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0306320000 | LOBSTERS, LIVE, FRESH OR CHILLED EXC ROCK LOBSTER | $8.6M |
LOBSTERS, LIVE, FRESH OR CHILLED EXC ROCK LOBSTER
379.4K kg
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
CRABS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030614
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
FISH FILLETS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030489
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $10.1M | $3.7M | -$6.4M |
| Maine | $4.6M | $1.8M | -$2.7M |
| New York | $2.8M | $1.1M | -$1.7M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALAIS, ME | $20.0M | $233K | -$19.8M |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | -- | $4.6M | +$4.6M |
| LOGAN AIRPORT, MA | -- | $3.6M | +$3.6M |