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U.S. imports of frozen rock lobster and other sea crawfish (HS 030611) totaled $7.1M in July 2026, traded with 21 countries.
Importers of Frozen Rock Lobster and Other Sea Crawfish paid $147K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $1.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Frozen Rock Lobster and Other Sea Crawfish imports of $7.1M in July 2026 ran 42% below the year-to-date monthly average of $12.3M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataSpiny lobsters and sea crawfish — distinct from clawed lobsters (Homarus spp.) — enter the US frozen under two tariff lines that separate Caribbean spiny lobster (Panulirus argus, 0306110010) from all other rock lobster and sea crawfish species (0306110020). The Bahamas is the leading supplier, followed by Nicaragua and Honduras, reflecting the Caribbean basin's dominance in Panulirus argus fisheries. USDA FSIS admissibility requirements apply, and species-level identification is essential because the split between the two tariff lines turns on whether the product is specifically P. argus. Importers should obtain species documentation from the exporting establishment to support the correct line selection.
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Species identification should be supported by documentation from the foreign exporting establishment, such as a species certificate or health certificate that names the scientific species. Physical characteristics — including the absence of claws and the presence of spiny antennae — distinguish spiny lobsters from clawed lobsters, but distinguishing P. argus from other Panulirus species requires scientific documentation. A licensed customs broker can advise on CBP's evidentiary expectations.
Rock lobsters and sea crawfish (family Palinuridae) lack the large claws of true lobsters (Homarus americanus or H. gammarus) and classify under 0306.11 when frozen. Clawed lobsters classify under 0306.12. The distinction is biological and must be supported by species documentation; mixing species in a single shipment without proper segregation can complicate entry and may require reclassification of portions of the cargo.
HSChapter 03
Subheading 5 of 20 in heading 0306
Subheading 030611 · $7.1M of $849.4M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0306110020 | Rock Lobster and Other Sea Crawfish, Frozen, NESOI | $4.2M | 0.66% | 6.30% | $27K |
| 0306110010 | Caribbean Spiny Lobster (Panulirus Argus), Frozen | $2.9M | 4.10% | 35.34% | $119K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0306110010 | Caribbean Spiny Lobster (Panulirus Argus), Frozen | $734K |
| 0306110020 | Rock Lobster and Other Sea Crawfish, Frozen, NESOI | $40K |
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
$7.1MYoY · Pro
Exports
$774KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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South Africa and Belize together supply 67% of it.
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36.3% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 2.07%.