Frozen Golden King Crab Legs

Frozen legs from golden king crab (Lithodes aequispinus), cooked minimally or raw frozen in shell sections. Classified in HTS 0306.14.4015 as other frozen king crab per hierarchy, adhering to chapter notes excluding human-consumption pellets.

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.

0306.14.20Higher: 42.5% vs 35%

If reclassified as snow crab

Snow crab has priority subheading; golden king sometimes overlaps in trade.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If dried or dehydrated

Dried king crab legs move to vegetables/legumes chapter if processed that way.

0308.90.01.00Same rate: 35%

If salted or in brine, frozen

Frozen salted/brined crustaceans classified under 0308.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include lab tests for histamine levels in frozen seafood shipments

Specify 'raw frozen' on docs if not cooked to avoid Chapter 16

Comply with Lacey Act declarations for species and origin

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