Frozen Blue King Crab Claws from Germany
Individually frozen claws from blue king crab (Paralithodes platypus), popular in seafood markets, in shell. HTS 0306.14.40.06 applies to this frozen, unsmoked, uncooked portion of blue king crab.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Use detailed invoices specifying 'in shell, frozen only' to distinguish from peeled meat under other codes
• Test for histamine levels due to scombroid risk in crustaceans; provide lab results
• Avoid bulk packing pitfalls – ensure proper cold chain to maintain frozen classification