Frozen Golden King Crab Legs from China
Frozen legs from the golden/brown king crab (Lithodes aequispinus), harvested from cold Pacific waters and quick-frozen to preserve freshness. This product falls under HTS 0306.14.40.09 as frozen king crab, specifically the golden/brown variety, in shell or shelled but not further processed beyond freezing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify species identification with scientific name (Lithodes aequispinus) via documentation to comply with HTS specificity and Section 609 shrimp/crustacean provisions
• Ensure cold chain integrity with temperature logs; improper freezing can lead to reclassification or rejection at customs
• Provide catch certificates to avoid antidumping duties on crab from certain origins like Russia