Bulk Frozen Golden King Crab for Processing from Japan

Bulk-packed frozen golden/brown king crab (Lithodes aequispinus) destined for further US processing into value-added products. HTS 0306.14.40.09 applies to this industrial frozen import.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

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

Import Tips

Apply for processing trade programs like FTZ to defer duties until value-added

Document end-use as 'further processing' to qualify for potential duty drawbacks

Avoid retail packaging which could reclassify as consumer-ready goods