What types of crustaceans are covered under HS-4 0306?

HS-4 0306 covers various crustaceans including live, fresh, chilled, frozen, and smoked varieties, such as lobsters, crabs, and shrimp.

How do I know which HS-6 code to use?

Identify the specific type and preparation method of the crustacean. For example, use HS-6 030611 for frozen rock lobsters and HS-6 030632 for live lobsters.

Are there different codes for cooked and uncooked crustaceans?

Yes, there are separate codes for cooked and uncooked crustaceans. For instance, HS-6 030691 is for smoked rock lobsters, while HS-6 030611 is for frozen rock lobsters.

What does 'n.e.c.' mean in the HS-6 codes?

'N.e.c.' stands for 'not elsewhere classified' and is used for crustaceans that do not fit into the specific categories listed.

Can I import live crustaceans under HS-4 0306?

Yes, you can import live crustaceans, such as lobsters and crabs, under specific HS-6 codes like HS-6 030632 for lobsters.

What are the customs requirements for importing frozen shrimp?

When importing frozen shrimp, ensure you classify them correctly under HS-6 030616 or 030617 based on whether they are cold-water varieties or not.

HS-4 · Heading

0306 — Crustaceans; in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, steamed or boiled, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine

Chapter 03: Fish and crustaceans

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 0306 when importing crustaceans such as live lobsters, frozen shrimp, or smoked crabs. For example, if you're importing frozen rock lobsters, this heading encompasses various forms, including cooked and uncooked options.

Choosing the correct HS-6 line under this heading depends on the specific type of crustacean and its preparation. For instance, if you're dealing with frozen crabs, you'll want HS-6 030614. If your product is live lobsters, then HS-6 030632 is the right choice.

If your shipment includes cold-water shrimp, you should look at HS-6 030616. However, if your shrimp are not cold-water varieties, then HS-6 030617 applies. This distinction is crucial for compliance and tariff classification.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

HS-4 0306 · crustaceans · live lobsters · frozen shrimp · smoked crabs · import codes · tariff classification · seafood imports · rock lobsters · Norway lobsters · cooked crustaceans · fresh crabs · cold-water prawns · HS-6 subheadings · customs brokerage · frozen seafood

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Frozen rock lobsters (HS-6 030611)
Live fresh lobsters (HS-6 030632)
Smoked crabs (HS-6 030693)
Frozen cold-water shrimps (HS-6 030616)
Live fresh Norway lobsters (HS-6 030634)
Frozen shrimps excluding cold-water varieties (HS-6 030617)
Smoked shrimps and prawns (HS-6 030695)

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

What is HS-4 0306 used for?
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What are the HS-6 codes for crustaceans?
Is smoked crab classified under HS-4 0306?
How do I determine the right HS-6 for live lobsters?
What are the differences between HS-6 030616 and 030617?
How to import live crabs under HS-4 0306?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of crustaceans are covered under HS-4 0306?: HS-4 0306 covers various crustaceans including live, fresh, chilled, frozen, and smoked varieties, such as lobsters, crabs, and shrimp.
How do I know which HS-6 code to use?: Identify the specific type and preparation method of the crustacean. For example, use HS-6 030611 for frozen rock lobsters and HS-6 030632 for live lobsters.
Are there different codes for cooked and uncooked crustaceans?: Yes, there are separate codes for cooked and uncooked crustaceans. For instance, HS-6 030691 is for smoked rock lobsters, while HS-6 030611 is for frozen rock lobsters.
What does 'n.e.c.' mean in the HS-6 codes?: 'N.e.c.' stands for 'not elsewhere classified' and is used for crustaceans that do not fit into the specific categories listed.
Can I import live crustaceans under HS-4 0306?: Yes, you can import live crustaceans, such as lobsters and crabs, under specific HS-6 codes like HS-6 030632 for lobsters.
What are the customs requirements for importing frozen shrimp?: When importing frozen shrimp, ensure you classify them correctly under HS-6 030616 or 030617 based on whether they are cold-water varieties or not.

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Parent context

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