Bulk Frozen Southern Red Santolla King Crab for Processing

Bulk packed frozen whole Southern red santolla king crabs destined for industrial processing, in shell, uncooked. Classified precisely under HTS 0306.14.40.12 for this Patagonian king crab species in frozen form.

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.

0306.14.40Same rate: 35%

If Golden (brown) king crab

Species-specific suffixes differentiate Golden king crab within the king crab category.

0508.00.00.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If imported primarily for crab shells as raw material

Crab shells extracted for chitin production classified as animal products in Chapter 5.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use commercial invoices specifying industrial end-use to support lower duties if applicable

Maintain block-freeze records to prove compliance with frozen, not dried definitions

Avoid bulk packaging that mimics retail sets, triggering different HTS treatment