IQF Frozen Golden King Crab Meat from Mexico
Individually quick frozen (IQF) meat extracted from golden/brown king crab (Lithodes aequispinus), still considered in basic frozen form. Falls under HTS 0306.14.40.09 when not peeled to meat-only stage, retaining some shell or as minimally processed frozen crab.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Differentiate IQF frozen from cooked IQF in docs; cooking triggers Chapter 16 classification
• Use NAUPA-approved labs for species verification if challenged by customs
• Budget for potential bonds on high-value shipments due to species-specific duties