Vacuum-Packed Frozen Blue King Crab Sections

Frozen sections of blue king crab leg and body, vacuum-packed for retail, from Paralithodes platypus. Classified in HTS 0306.14.40.06 as frozen king crab, blue, in shell, not fitting pellet definition.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0306Same rate: 35%

If cold-water shrimp misidentified as crab

Shrimp headings like 0306.24 are distinct; statistical note applies.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If dried and unfit for human consumption

Dried legumes/veggies proxy, but dried crab unfit moves out of Chapter 3.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label packs with species Latin name and freeze date for CBP entry summary

Comply with USDC NOAA import reporting for crab from regulated fisheries