Live Imports to the U.S., 2026 — $20.2M from 8 Countries

HS 030632

Live, Fresh, or Chilled Lobsters (Homarus spp.)

U.S. imports of live, fresh, or chilled lobsters (homarus spp.) (HS 030632) totaled $20.2M in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Clawed lobsters of the genus Homarus — principally American lobster (H. americanus) and European lobster (H. gammarus) — are among the highest-value crustacean imports into the United States, with Canada overwhelmingly dominating supply from its Atlantic provinces. The US schedule separates live animals (0306320010) from fresh or chilled non-live product (0306320090), a distinction that affects both FDA admissibility procedures and cold-chain handling requirements at the port of entry. Given Canada's role as the primary source, USMCA origin qualification is a routine consideration for duty treatment. Importers should confirm that live shipments originate from CFIA-approved establishments and comply with FDA prior notice requirements.

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Imports

$20.2M

from 8 countries · YTD: $155.3M

Exports

$8.6M

Deficit of $11.6M (net importer)

Trade balance: deficit of $11.6M (net importer)

YTD: $155.3M imported (April 2026)

405 shipments/month

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SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI

HS 030617

$362.4M

PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL

HS 030441

$184.5M

PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN

HS 030481

$128.8M

ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED

HS 030214

$101.4M

FISH FILLETS, FROZEN, NESOI

HS 030489

$56.9M

COD FILLETS, FROZEN

HS 030471

$34.5M

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Does the live versus fresh/chilled distinction within this heading affect the entry process?

Yes. Live lobsters (0306320010) may require additional handling coordination at the port of entry to maintain viability, and FDA prior notice must be filed before arrival. Fresh or chilled non-live product (0306320090) follows standard seafood HACCP admissibility procedures. Both forms require the foreign establishment to be listed with FDA, but live shipments have tighter time-temperature windows that affect logistics planning.

What classification risk arises when importing whole cooked chilled lobster under this heading?

Cooked lobster — even if chilled — is no longer 'fresh or chilled' in the live/raw sense of Chapter 3 and would typically classify under Chapter 16 as a prepared or preserved crustacean. Importers should confirm the processing state with their customs broker before filing, as misclassification between Chapter 3 and Chapter 16 affects both duty rates and FDA product code assignment.

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