Frozen Blue Crab Whole
Frozen blue crab whole consists of whole blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus) in shell, frozen without further preparation. As a non-king or snow crab species, not for processing, it falls under the 'Other' category of frozen crabs in tariff item 0306.14.90.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5% | +25.0% | 30% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5% | — | 5% |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the crabs are frozen and not cooked, as cooked crabs may be classified under heading 1605
• Provide the species name Callinectes sapidus on import documents
• Verify that the product is fit for human consumption to comply with CFIA standards
Related Products under Tariff item 0306.14.90
Frozen Blue Crabmeat Lump
Frozen blue crabmeat lump consists of premium lump meat harvested from blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus), frozen immediately after picking to preserve texture and flavor. This product is shelled and contains no additives, classifying it under the 'Other' category of frozen crabs, as it is not king or snow crab and is not intended for further processing.
Frozen Dungeness Crabmeat
Frozen Dungeness crabmeat is picked meat from Dungeness crabs (Metacarcinus magister), frozen without further cooking or additives. As a shelled product from a non-king or snow crab species, it falls under the 'Other' category of frozen crabs in tariff item 0306.14.90.
Frozen Dungeness Crab Sections
Frozen Dungeness crab sections are frozen sections of Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister) in shell, including body and leg portions. Since it is not king or snow crab and not for processing, it is classified as 'Other' frozen crabs under tariff item 0306.14.90.
Frozen Hairy Crab Whole
Frozen hairy crab whole consists of whole Chinese hairy crabs (Eriocheir sinensis) in shell, frozen for delicacy markets. As a non-king or snow crab species, not for processing, it falls under the 'Other' category of frozen crabs in tariff item 0306.14.90.
Frozen Jonah Crab Clusters
Frozen Jonah crab clusters are frozen clusters of Jonah crab (Cancer borealis) legs and claws in shell. As a non-king or snow crab species, not for processing, it is classified as 'Other' frozen crabs under tariff item 0306.14.90.
Frozen Jonah Crabmeat
Frozen Jonah crabmeat consists of meat extracted from Jonah crabs (Cancer borealis), frozen to maintain firm texture for gourmet applications. Since it is not from king or snow crab and is not for processing, it is classified as 'Other' frozen crabs under tariff item 0306.14.90.