HS Code 160530
Prepared or Preserved Lobster
HS code 160530 is for prepared or preserved lobster, including cooked meat or canned lobster, prepared in whole or in pieces for the food trade.
6-digit Section IVReefer
HS Code 160530 — Prepared or Preserved Lobster
This code is used for lobster that has been cooked, preserved, or canned. It covers meat from all lobster species, including rock lobsters and crawfish/crayfish, provided they are prepared.
What's included
- Cooked lobster meat
- Canned lobster
- Frozen boiled lobster
- Lobster tails, cooked
What's excluded
- Live lobster → use
030631(Live crustaceans are classified in Chapter 3.) - Raw frozen lobster → use
030611(Raw products are found in Chapter 3.)
Common examples
- Frozen cooked lobster claws
- Tinned lobster chunks in butter
- Cooked and picked lobster meat
Frequently asked questions
Does this cover freshwater crayfish?
No, freshwater crayfish are generally classified under 1605.40 (Other crustaceans) unless otherwise specified by local customs rulings.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 20%
- Documentation: US-Canada trade is common for this code under USMCA/CUSMA preferences.
- Typical shipping mode: Reefer
- Top exporters: Canada, United States, Vietnam
- Top importers: United States, China, France
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Key takeaway
Restricted to prepared/cooked sea lobster; distinguish carefully from raw lobster in Chapter 3.
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