Frozen Blue Crab Clusters (Callinectes sapidus)
Frozen blue crab clusters (Callinectes sapidus), raw and shell-on, are crustaceans that fit under tariff item 0306.19.00 as 'other' frozen crustaceans. They are not cooked, smoked, or reduced to flours, meals, or pellets, complying with chapter notes.
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% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the crabs are classified as king crab
King crab (Paralithodes) has a specific tariff item for frozen crustaceans.
If the crabs are snow crab
Snow crab (Chionoecetes) is classified under a separate frozen crustacean item.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Keep the crabs raw and shell-on to maintain classification under this item
• Provide species identification (Callinectes sapidus) in the invoice
• Ensure the product is not mixed with cooked or smoked parts
Related Products under Tariff item 0306.19.00
Frozen Argentine Red Shrimp (Pleoticus muelleri)
Frozen Argentine red shrimp (Pleoticus muelleri), whole and raw, are crustaceans that fall under tariff item 0306.19.00 as 'other' frozen crustaceans. They are neither cooked, smoked, nor processed into flours, meals, or pellets, aligning with the chapter's exclusions.
Frozen Crawfish Tails (Procambarus clarkii)
Frozen crawfish tails (Procambarus clarkii), peeled and raw, are freshwater crustaceans that fall under tariff item 0306.19.00 as 'other' frozen crustaceans. They are not cooked, smoked, or in pellet form, aligning with chapter exclusions.
Frozen Dungeness Crab Sections (Metacarcinus magister)
Frozen Dungeness crab sections (Metacarcinus magister), raw and shell-on, are crustaceans that fit under tariff item 0306.19.00 as 'other' frozen crustaceans. They are not cooked, smoked, or processed into flours, meals, or pellets.
Frozen Freshwater Prawns (Macrobrachium rosenbergii)
Frozen freshwater prawns (Macrobrachium rosenbergii), raw and peeled, are crustaceans that fall under tariff item 0306.19.00 as 'other' frozen crustaceans. They are not cooked, smoked, or in pellet form, complying with chapter notes.
Frozen IQF Lobster Tails (Homarus americanus)
Frozen IQF lobster tails (Homarus americanus), raw and shell-on, are crustaceans that fit under tariff item 0306.19.00 as 'other' frozen crustaceans. They are not cooked, smoked, or processed into flours, meals, or pellets.
Frozen King Crab Legs (Paralithodes camtschaticus)
Frozen king crab legs (Paralithodes camtschaticus), raw and shell-on, are crustaceans that fall under tariff item 0306.19.00 as 'other' frozen crustaceans. They are not cooked, smoked, or in pellet form, aligning with chapter exclusions.