0306.31.00.00 - Rock lobster and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.)
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | Free |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 0306.31.00.00, specifically covers rock lobster and other sea crawfish. These are crustaceans belonging to the genera *Palinurus*, *Panulirus*, and *Jasus*. The classification applies to these animals regardless of whether they are imported live, fresh, or chilled, aligning with the broader scope of heading 0306 which encompasses crustaceans in various preserved states.
It is important to distinguish this category from its siblings. While both 0306.31.00.00 and 0306.32.00.00 fall under live, fresh, or chilled crustaceans, the former is for rock lobsters and sea crawfish (*Palinurus*, *Panulirus*, *Jasus* spp.), whereas the latter is specifically for true lobsters (*Homarus* spp.). Similarly, it differs from 0306.34.00.00, which designates Norway lobsters (*Nephrops norvegicus*), and the various subcategories for crabs, shrimps, and prawns which are classified separately.
As 0306.31.00.00 is a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories under this specific code. Therefore, classification within this code relies solely on correctly identifying the product as a rock lobster or sea crawfish from the specified genera. Importers should ensure that documentation accurately reflects the species to facilitate correct customs processing.