0306.91.00.00 - Rock lobster and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.)

This HTS category, 0306.91.00.00, specifically classifies rock lobsters and other sea crawfish. These are distinct from other types of lobsters due to their scientific classification, typically encompassing genera such as *Palinurus*, *Panulirus*, and *Jasus*. This category applies to these crustaceans regardless of their condition, including live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted, or preserved in brine. It also covers them when smoked, whether or not pre-cooked during the smoking process.

It is important to differentiate this classification from its sibling categories. While both fall under the broader heading of crustaceans, 0306.91.00.00 excludes true lobsters of the genus *Homarus* (0306.92.00.00), which are commonly known as American or European lobsters. Furthermore, this category does not include crabs (0306.93), Norway lobsters (*Nephrops norvegicus*) (0306.94.00.00), or the broad classification of shrimps and prawns (0306.95.00). The defining criterion here is the specific genus and common nomenclature of rock lobsters and sea crawfish.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions. Classification under 0306.91.00.00 is final for rock lobsters and other sea crawfish meeting the stipulated conditions, based on their identification as belonging to the specified genera. Import and export declarations should accurately reflect the product as rock lobster or sea crawfish to ensure correct customs processing under this tariff code.