Frozen Whole Red King Crab from China
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.
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
• Include commercial invoice specifying weight, species, and cooking method (steaming/boiling) to match HTS description
• Obtain health certificates confirming no pathogens, as frozen whole crabs are scrutinized for shell integrity
• Avoid reclassification pitfalls by ensuring product remains 'in shell' and not pre-peeled during import