Live Imports to the U.S., 2026 — $43K from 4 Countries

HS 030631

Live, Fresh, or Chilled Rock Lobster and Other Sea Crawfish

U.S. imports of live, fresh, or chilled rock lobster and other sea crawfish (HS 030631) totaled $43K in April 2026, traded with 4 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Spiny lobsters and sea crawfish (Palinuridae family) — marketed commercially as rock lobster — enter the US live, fresh, or chilled under a single 10-digit line (0306310000), distinguishing them from true clawed lobsters of the Homarus genus classified elsewhere. Brazil and Australia are the leading suppliers, reflecting major spiny lobster fisheries in the South Atlantic and Southern Ocean respectively. Because these animals are often shipped live by air freight, cold-chain integrity and rapid port clearance are operationally critical. FDA prior notice is required, and importers should verify that the source fishery is not subject to CITES Appendix listing for any protected Palinuridae species.

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Imports

$43K

from 4 countries · YTD: $101K

Exports

$38K

Deficit of $4K (net importer)

Trade balance: deficit of $4K (net importer)

YTD: $101K 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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What distinguishes rock lobster from 'lobster' for US customs classification purposes?

Rock lobster and sea crawfish (Palinuridae, Scyllaridae families) lack the large front claws of true lobsters and classify under heading 030631, while clawed lobsters of the genus Homarus classify under 030632. The distinction is biological and must be supported by species identification on commercial documents; misclassification between these headings is a recurring CBP audit issue.

Are any rock lobster species subject to CITES controls that would affect US import admissibility?

Certain Palinuridae species have been considered for CITES listing due to population pressures. Importers should check the current CITES Appendices for the specific species being imported and confirm whether a CITES export permit from the source country and a US import permit from the US Fish and Wildlife Service are required before shipment.

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