Frozen Blue King Crab Claws from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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