Frozen Crab Sections
Frozen snow crab leg clusters (Chionoecetes opilio), raw and shell-on, sourced from Alaska or the Bering Sea. These are classified as other frozen crustaceans under tariff item 0306.19.00, as they are not shrimp, prawns, or cooked or smoked products. The item covers crustaceans that are frozen but not otherwise prepared.
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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- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 0301110000–0309909900).
- ECCC
Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC · Required
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 0306).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the crab legs are cooked by steaming or boiling in water
Cooked crab in shell is classified separately from raw frozen crab.
If the product is identified as king crab (Paralithodes spp.)
King crab has its own tariff line, distinct from other crabs.
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
• Ensure the product is raw and not cooked or smoked, as those fall under different tariff items
• Have documentation showing the species (Chionoecetes opilio) and origin to support classification
• Verify whether a fish import licence from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is required for commercial shipments
Related Products under Tariff item 0306.19.00
Block Frozen Antarctic Krill for Fish Feed
Block-frozen Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) in bulk packaging is primarily destined for salmon and aquaculture feed production. As frozen crustaceans, they are classified under tariff item 0306.19.00 for other frozen crustaceans, regardless of end use.
Bulk Frozen Antarctic Krill for Omega-3 Processing
Bulk shipments of frozen Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) intended for extraction of phospholipids and omega-3 fatty acids in supplement production. As raw frozen material, they are classified under tariff item 0306.19.00 for other frozen crustaceans.
Bulk Frozen Freshwater Crayfish Legs
Bulk frozen freshwater crayfish legs, a byproduct of tail processing, are used primarily in seafood stocks and soups. As frozen crustaceans not further prepared, they fall under tariff item 0306.19.00 for other frozen crustaceans.
Frozen Antarctic Krill Whole
Whole frozen Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba), harvested from Southern Ocean waters, are preserved by rapid freezing. As frozen crustaceans, they are classified under tariff item 0306.19.00 for other frozen crustaceans.
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 Australian Yabby Crawfish
Frozen whole Australian yabby crayfish (Cherax destructor) are a niche delicacy in upscale markets. As frozen freshwater crustaceans, they are classified under tariff item 0306.19.00 for other frozen crustaceans.