Frozen Cooked Red King Crab Sections

Pre-cooked and frozen sections of red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) shell-on legs, ideal for seafood platters. Precisely classified in HTS 0306.14.40.03 for frozen red king crab.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0306Same rate: 35%

If not pre-cooked before freezing

Uncooked frozen king crab uses parallel but distinct subheading.

0302.14.00Same rate: 35%

If imported live for further processing

Live crustaceans precede frozen in tariff progression.

2009.89.70Lower: 25% vs 35%

If pickled or in sauce for retail

Prepared in vinegar/other media moves to Chapter 20.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify 'cooked by steaming/boiling' in docs to align with HTS language

Ensure chain-of-custody for MSC certification if marketed as sustainable

Watch for minimum size requirements; undersized clusters may reclassify

Related Products under HTS 0306.14.40.03

Frozen Red King Crab Legs

Frozen legs from red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus), typically harvested from cold Alaskan waters and flash-frozen at sea to preserve freshness. This product falls under HTS 0306.14.40.03 as frozen king crab, specifically the red variety, in shell or shelled but not further processed beyond freezing.

Frozen Whole Red King Crab

Entire frozen red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) specimens, cooked by steaming or boiling prior to freezing, often sold in-shell for high-end restaurants. Classified under HTS 0306.14.40.03 for frozen king crab, emphasizing the specific red species and frozen state.

Frozen Red King Crab Clusters

Frozen clusters of red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) legs attached to the body shoulder, pre-cooked and in-shell for easy preparation. This matches HTS 0306.14.40.03 as frozen, other king crab of the red species.

IQF Frozen Red King Crab Meat

Individually quick frozen (IQF) red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) meat extracted from legs, still considered under frozen crustaceans. Falls under HTS 0306.14.40.03 despite being shelled, as it's not cooked/preserved beyond freezing.

Frozen Red King Crab Knuckles

Small frozen knuckle sections from red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) legs, cooked and shell-on, prized for sweet meat. HTS 0306.14.40.03 covers these as frozen king crab parts.

Bulk Frozen Red King Crab for Processing

Bulk-packed frozen red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) intended for further US processing into value-added products. Still under HTS 0306.14.40.03 as raw frozen material.