Frozen King Crabmeat Legs from China
Frozen leg meat from king crabs (Paralithodes spp.), shelled and processed for foodservice use. Classified under HTS 0306.14.20.00 as pure frozen crabmeat, excluding claws or whole sections with shell.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure HACCP plans for shellfish safety during import clearance
• Document exact species (e.g
• red king crab) to comply with traceability requirements
• Avoid over-glazing with ice to prevent duty adjustments for added water weight