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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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