Frozen Southern Red Santolla King Crab Clusters

Frozen clusters of Southern red santolla king crab legs and claws, still in shell, harvested from Patagonian waters. Classified under HTS 0306.14.40.12 for its specific species as frozen, uncooked king crab sections.

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 sections of crab other than clusters, like individual legs

Other frozen crab sections not qualifying as clusters may fall under different subheadings within 0306.17.

0306.19.01Same rate: 35%

If for frozen Dungeness or other non-king crabs

Non-king crab species like Dungeness are separated in 0306.19, changing the heading based on crab type.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If processed into frozen pellets fit for human consumption

Pellets from crab under chapter notes go to heading 0309 or 0710, not raw frozen whole forms.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide detailed packing lists specifying cluster composition to prevent misclassification as meat

Include FDA prior notice and ensure shellfish tags for traceability under seafood import rules

Avoid common pitfall of insufficient ice glazing documentation, which can lead to duty disputes