Frozen Southern Red Santolla King Crab Whole

Whole frozen Southern red santolla king crabs (Lithodes santolla), caught in sub-Antarctic waters, supplied in the shell without cooking. This product falls under HTS 0306.14.40.12 as frozen king crab, specifically the Southern red santolla variety, distinct from other crab species.

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.

0306.14.20.00Higher: 42.5% vs 35%

If classified as Snow crab (Chionoecetes spp.)

Different king crab species like Snow crab fall under separate statistical suffixes within the same heading for precise identification.

0307.71.00Same rate: 35%

If live, fresh, or chilled instead of frozen

Non-frozen preparations of Southern red santolla king crab are classified under live/fresh/chilled crustaceans in heading 0307.

1605.40Lower: 10% vs 35%

If cooked, peeled, and ready for retail consumption

Cooked and peeled king crab meat shifts to prepared or preserved crustaceans in Chapter 16, not raw frozen forms.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify species identification with scientific name (Lithodes santolla) via documentation to confirm HTS 0306.14.40.12 classification

Comply with Section 609 P.L. 101-162 if any shrimp contamination risk; obtain catch certificates for traceability

Ensure cold chain integrity with temperature logs to avoid reclassification as spoiled or unfit goods