Frozen Whole Blue King Crab from Mexico
Whole blue king crabs (Paralithodes platypus) frozen immediately after harvest, retained in shell for premium market. Precisely matches HTS 0306.14.40.06 as frozen, other king crab, blue type, neither smoked nor cooked beyond freezing.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare exact weight including shell; U.S
• Customs scrutinizes whole crustacean imports for accurate valuation
• Obtain CITES permits if applicable for certain crab fisheries, though blue king typically exempt