Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, lobsters (Homarus spp.), whether in shell or not

HS v2017 Code: 030632

About crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, lobsters (homarus spp.), whether in shell or not

HS code 030632 covers the import and export of live, fresh, or chilled lobsters (Homarus spp.), whether in shell or not. Lobsters are a highly valued crustacean species that are in high demand globally, particularly in the food service and retail sectors. The lobster industry plays a significant role in the international trade of seafood products, contributing to the economies of many coastal regions around the world.

Production process

Lobsters are typically harvested using specialized traps or pots that are set on the seafloor in areas known to be lobster habitats. Once caught, the lobsters are carefully handled and transported to processing facilities, where they are graded, packed, and prepared for distribution. In some cases, lobsters may be kept alive in holding tanks or pounds to maintain freshness and quality before being shipped to market.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the lobster industry include the natural lobster populations, which require careful management and conservation efforts to ensure sustainable harvests. Specialized fishing equipment, such as traps, ropes, and buoys, are also essential inputs. Processing facilities require infrastructure, including holding tanks, packing equipment, and transportation logistics to move the lobsters to domestic and international markets.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 030632 is live, fresh, or chilled lobsters, which are consumed in a variety of ways, including in fine dining establishments, seafood markets, and home kitchens. The output of this industry may also be used as an input for other related HS codes, such as 030611 (Crustaceans; frozen, lobsters (Homarus spp.)) and 160521 Crustaceans; prepared or preserved, where lobsters are further processed or incorporated into other seafood products.

Revisions to 030632

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 030632. The most recent 1 version of this code (030632) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 030632 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, lobsters (homarus spp.), whether in shell or not

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/03'>03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0306'>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; edible flours, meals, pellets</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030632'>030632: Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, lobsters (Homarus spp.), whether in shell or not</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030611'>030611: Crustaceans; frozen, rock lobsters and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030612'>030612: Crustaceans; frozen, lobsters (Homarus spp.), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030614'>030614: Crustaceans; frozen, crabs, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030615'>030615: Crustaceans; frozen, Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030616'>030616: Crustaceans; frozen, cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030617'>030617: Crustaceans; frozen, shrimps and prawns, excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030619'>030619: Crustaceans; frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0306.1, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water; including edible flours, meals, and pellets of crustaceans</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030631'>030631: Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, rock lobsters and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.), in shell or not</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030633'>030633: Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, crabs, whether in shell or not</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030634'>030634: Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), in shell or not</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030635'>030635: Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon), in shell or not</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030636'>030636: Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, shrimps and prawns excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030639'>030639: Crustaceans; live, fresh or chilled, n.e.c. in item no. 0306.3, in shell or not, including edible flours, meals, and pellets of crustaceans</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030691'>030691: Crustaceans; rock lobsters and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.), smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030692'>030692: Crustaceans; lobsters (Homarus spp.), smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030693'>030693: Crustaceans; crabs, smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030694'>030694: Crustaceans; Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030695'>030695: Crustaceans; shrimps and prawns, smoked, cooked or not, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during smoking</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/030699'>030699: Crustaceans; smoked, whole, cooked or not, n.e.c. in item no. 0306.9, in shell or not, including edible flours, meals, and pellets of crustaceans</a>"]

    

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