Frozen Jonah Crab Legs
Frozen legs from Jonah crabs (Cancer borealis), an Atlantic species often used in seafood boils, packed in bulk for processors. The legs are in the shell and frozen raw, qualifying as 'other crabs' under tariff item 0306.93.00.
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 legs are from a species specifically named in another tariff item
Named species take precedence over 'other' categories.
If the product is smoked or cooked before freezing
Smoked or cooked crustaceans are classified separately under heading 0306.
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
• Declare the product as 'frozen crab legs, in shell' to match the tariff item description
• Keep processing records (e.g
• freezing logs) in case CBSA questions whether the product was cooked
• If importing from a country with a trade agreement, ensure the certificate of origin is completed accurately
Related Products under Tariff item 0306.93.00
Blue Swimming Crabmeat Pasteurized
Pasteurized crabmeat from blue swimming crabs (Portunus pelagicus), shelled and treated for safety. This product falls under tariff item 0306.93.00 as it is crabmeat, not in shell, and is not prepared or preserved beyond pasteurization, which is a form of processing covered by this heading.
Canned Fresh Crabmeat (Unprepared)
Freshly picked crabmeat packed in cans without additives, chilled for distribution. This product is classified under tariff item 0306.93.00 as it is crabmeat, not in shell, and is not prepared or preserved beyond shelling and chilling, which are processes covered by this heading.
Chilled Backfin Crabmeat
Premium backfin portions from blue crabs, chilled for freshness. This product falls under tariff item 0306.93.00 as it is crabmeat, not in shell, and is a specific grade of shelled crustacean product, which is covered by this heading.
Chilled Red Rock Crab Meat in Shell
Chilled whole or sectional red rock crabs (Cancer productus) maintained in refrigerated brine for freshness, destined for high-end sushi markets. This product falls under tariff item 0306.93.00 as it is a crab in shell, chilled, and not smoked or cooked, which is covered by this heading.
Chilled Samoan Crab
Fresh chilled Samoan crabs (Scylla tranqubaria), Pacific island variety packed on ice for export. This product is classified under tariff item 0306.93.00 as it is a crab in shell, chilled, and not smoked or cooked, which is covered by this heading.
Fresh Chilled Hairy Crab
Live or freshly chilled hairy crabs (Eriocheir sinensis), Chinese mitten crabs prized for roe, imported in oxygenated boxes. This product falls under tariff item 0306.93.00 as it is a crab in shell, chilled, and not smoked or cooked, which is covered by this heading.