HS 030611

Frozen Rock Lobster & Other Sea Crawfish

U.S. imports of frozen rock lobster & other sea crawfish (HS 030611) totaled $16.0M in April 2026, traded with 17 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Rock lobsters and sea crawfish of the genera Palinurus, Panulirus, and Jasus — the warm-water spiny lobsters distinct from the cold-water clawed Homarus lobsters — enter the US frozen market under this heading, which separates Caribbean spiny lobster (Panulirus argus, line 0306110010) from all other species (0306110020). The Caribbean spiny lobster line reflects the importance of Bahamian and Central American fisheries, with the Bahamas, Nicaragua, and Honduras the leading US suppliers. FDA governs admissibility; importers should confirm that foreign processing establishments are FDA-registered and that cold-chain integrity documentation accompanies each shipment.

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Imports

$16.0M

from 17 countries · YTD: $64.2M

Exports: $141K

Deficit of $15.8M (net importer)

Trade balance: deficit of $15.8M (net importer)

YTD: $64.2M imported (April 2026)

57 shipments/month

Top Import Sources

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1BAHAMAS$8.0M
52.5%
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Import Trend (12 months)

Monthly import values over time

Geographic Breakdown

SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI

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$362.4M

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$184.5M

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$128.8M

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the classification difference between Caribbean spiny lobster and other rock lobsters under this heading?

The US schedule carves out a dedicated line (0306110010) specifically for Caribbean spiny lobster (Panulirus argus), while all other rock lobster and sea crawfish species fall under 0306110020. Correct classification requires species-level identification at the time of entry, which means shipping documents and packing lists should specify the scientific or accepted common name of the species.

Are frozen rock lobsters subject to any fisheries sustainability documentation requirements at US entry?

The US does not currently impose a blanket sustainability certification requirement for frozen rock lobster imports at the federal customs level, but importers should be aware of NOAA's Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP), which requires harvest and chain-of-custody documentation for certain high-risk species. Spiny lobsters are among the species covered by SIMP, so importers must be prepared to provide vessel, harvest location, and catch date records to CBP upon request.