Frozen Norway Lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus): $98K/mo Imports to the U.S. (HS 030615), 2026

HS 030615

Frozen Norway Lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus)

U.S. imports of frozen norway lobsters (nephrops norvegicus) (HS 030615) totaled $98K in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) — also marketed as langoustines, Dublin Bay prawns, or scampi — are a premium crustacean widely used in European fine dining and increasingly imported into the US for upscale food service. The entire heading consolidates into a single 10-digit line (0306150000), simplifying classification, though importers must still distinguish this species clearly from Homarus lobsters (030612) and spiny lobsters (030611) to avoid misclassification. The United Kingdom leads US supply, followed by New Zealand, Spain, Ireland, and the Netherlands — a supplier profile that reflects both North Atlantic and Southern Hemisphere fisheries. FDA admissibility requirements apply; importers should verify that foreign establishments are FDA-registered and that cold-chain documentation is complete.

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Imports

$98K

from 5 countries · YTD: $361K

Exports: $0

Deficit of $98K (net importer)

Trade balance: deficit of $98K (net importer)

YTD: $361K imported (April 2026)

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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

LOBSTERS, LIVE, FRESH,OR CHILLED

HS 030632

$63.4M

FISH FILLETS, FROZEN, NESOI

HS 030489

$56.9M

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How should importers distinguish Norway lobsters from other lobster species at the classification stage?

Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) are classified exclusively under 0306150000 and must not be confused with Homarus lobsters (heading 030612) or Panulirus/Palinurus spiny lobsters (heading 030611). The key identifier is the scientific name on the commercial invoice and health certificate. Trade names like 'langoustine,' 'scampi,' or 'Dublin Bay prawn' all refer to Nephrops norvegicus and should be cross-referenced against the scientific name to confirm correct heading assignment.

What accounts for New Zealand appearing alongside European countries as a US supplier of frozen Norway lobsters?

New Zealand harvests a closely related species, Metanephrops challengeri (New Zealand scampi), which is commercially marketed under the same 'scampi' or 'langoustine' trade name and classified under the same HTS heading. Importers should confirm the scientific species name on shipping documents, as classification and any applicable trade-remedy exposure may differ depending on the exact species and country of origin.

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