Frozen Red King Crab Legs from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify species identification with scientific name Paralithodes camtschaticus via documentation to avoid misclassification
• Comply with Section 609 PL 101-162 for shrimp-related products, though king crab is exempt; ensure no cross-contamination certificates
• Provide FDA prior notice and temperature logs to prove frozen state upon entry, avoiding common refrigeration failure pitfalls