U.S. exports of Live, Fresh, or Chilled Rock Lobster and Sea Crawfish (HS 030631) totaled $2.0M in August 2026.
Importers of Live, Fresh, or Chilled Rock Lobster and Sea Crawfish paid $6K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.35% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Live, Fresh, or Chilled Rock Lobster and Sea Crawfish imports of $170K in August 2026 ran 79% above the year-to-date monthly average of $95K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRock lobsters (spiny lobsters, genus Panulirus and related genera) and other sea crawfish in live, fresh, or chilled condition are consolidated into a single 10-digit line, 0306310000, under heading 030631. Unlike clawed lobsters (Homarus spp.), rock lobsters lack large claws and are traded primarily as whole live animals or fresh tails, with significant demand from high-end foodservice. Live crustacean shipments require careful cold-chain management and are subject to FDA prior notice and seafood HACCP oversight at entry. Importers should also be aware that certain rock lobster species and their source fisheries may be subject to CITES appendix listings or bilateral fisheries agreements that affect admissibility.
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13 import shipments a month
Rock lobsters and sea crawfish (030631) are classified separately from Homarus spp. clawed lobsters (030632). The key distinction is biological: rock lobsters belong to the family Palinuridae and lack the large chelae of Homarus. At entry, CBP may request species identification documentation — such as a commercial invoice specifying the scientific name — to confirm the correct heading applies.
Certain rock lobster species and their source fisheries have been reviewed under CITES, and some may be listed or subject to bilateral fisheries management agreements. Importers should verify the CITES status of the specific species and origin before shipment, as CITES-listed specimens require permits from both the exporting country and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Consult a licensed customs broker or trade compliance specialist familiar with seafood admissibility for current requirements.
Subheading 8 of 20 in heading 0306
Subheading 030631 · $2.0M of $109.2M
ImportsExports
Imports
$170KYoY · free account
Exports
$2.0MYoY · free account
Low of 11 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. exported $26.5M of Live, Fresh, or Chilled Rock Lobster and Sea Crawfish.
Through August 2026 · imports 11 of 12 months reported, exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0306310000 | Rock Lobster and Other Sea Crawfish, Live, Fr, Ch | $46K | 12.35% | 100.00% | $6K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0306310000 | Rock Lobster and Other Sea Crawfish, Live, Fr, Ch | $2.0M |
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.
Exports · August 2026
destination
China and Hong Kong together take 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 12.35% of imports for consumption.