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U.S. imports of frozen rock lobster and other sea crawfish (HS 030611) totaled $16.0M in April 2026, traded with 17 countries.
Importers of Frozen Rock Lobster and Other Sea Crawfish paid $769K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.3% on $9.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAHAMAS | $8.0M | $3K | -$8.0M |
| NICARAGUA | $3.6M | -- | -$3.6M |
| SOUTH AFRICA | $2.6M | -- | -$2.6M |
| BRAZIL | $624K | -- | -$624K |
| NEW ZEALAND | $431K | -- | -$431K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0306110010 | CARIBBEAN SPINY LOBSTER (PANULIRUS ARGUS), FROZEN | $9.3M | 8.35% | $489K |
| 0306110020 | ROCK LOBSTER AND OTHER SEA CRAWFISH, FROZEN, NESOI | $6.6M | 8.29% | $280K |
CARIBBEAN SPINY LOBSTER (PANULIRUS ARGUS), FROZEN
ROCK LOBSTER AND OTHER SEA CRAWFISH, FROZEN, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0306110020 | ROCK LOBSTER AND OTHER SEA CRAWFISH, FROZEN, NESOI | $114K |
| 0306110010 | CARIBBEAN SPINY LOBSTER (PANULIRUS ARGUS), FROZEN | $26K |
ROCK LOBSTER AND OTHER SEA CRAWFISH, FROZEN, NESOI
3.5K kg
CARIBBEAN SPINY LOBSTER (PANULIRUS ARGUS), FROZEN
622 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $9.0M | $44K | -$8.9M |
| New York | $3.3M | $61K | -$3.3M |
| New Jersey | $1.1M | $13K | -$1.0M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | $8.2M | $26K | -$8.1M |
| MIAMI, FL | $2.7M | -- | -$2.7M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $2.0M | -- | -$2.0M |