Frozen Dungeness-Golden King Crab Mix

Frozen mixture including golden king crab (Lithodes aequispinus) with Dungeness crab, classified by predominant species. Primary classification under HTS 0306.14.40.09 when golden king crab dominates.

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.

0306.17.00Same rate: 35%

If predominant crab is Dungeness (Cancer magister)

Dungeness crab has its own frozen subheading separate from king crab.

0307.91.03Same rate: 35%

If mixed peeled shrimp and crab meat

Frozen peeled crustacean meat mixtures go to 0307 cold-water shrimp/crab meat.

2009.90.40Lower: 25% vs 35%

If juice-added or otherwise prepared

Frozen crustacean products with added juices/preservatives become Chapter 20 preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct species composition analysis if mixed; CBP may require separation by value/weight

Use clear lot coding for traceability in blends to meet FDA requirements

Monitor for cumulative duty exposure across multiple HTS in blends

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IQF Frozen Golden King Crab Meat

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Frozen Golden King Crab Sections

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Bulk Frozen Golden King Crab for Processing

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