0306.34.00.00 - Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus)

This classification, HTS Code 0306.34.00.00, specifically identifies Norway lobsters, also known by their scientific name *Nephrops norvegicus*. These are crustaceans that are live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted, or in brine. This category also encompasses Norway lobsters that have been smoked, whether or not cooked prior to or during the smoking process, and those cooked by steaming or boiling, even if subsequently chilled, frozen, dried, salted, or in brine.

Norway lobsters are distinct from other crustaceans within heading 0306.3, such as rock lobsters and sea crawfish (0306.31.00.00), lobsters (*Homarus* spp., 0306.32.00), and various types of crabs (0306.33). While all fall under the broader umbrella of crustaceans, Norway lobsters have unique physical characteristics and are classified separately due to their distinct species. Similarly, they are differentiated from cold-water shrimps and prawns (0306.35.00) and other species of shrimp and prawns (0306.36.00) by their specific morphology and biological classification.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories under 0306.34.00.00. Therefore, the classification is precise and focuses on the Norway lobster across various preparation and preservation states. Classification of goods under this code should solely rely on the identification of the species *Nephrops norvegicus*.