Snow crab
Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine: > Frozen: > Crabs: > Other > Snow crab
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
What changed
Since July 10, 2026, for imports from China
- •Section 301 Forced Labor — China (9903.05.31) now applies: +12.5%
- •Section 122 — General (9903.03.01) no longer applies (was +10%)
Products classified under HTS 0306.14.40.20
Frozen Snow Crab Clusters
Frozen clusters of snow crab legs and claws, typically harvested from the cold waters of the Bering Sea, are classified under HTS 0306.14.4020 as frozen snow crab. These clusters are processed by removing the body and gills, then flash-frozen to preserve freshness for seafood markets.
Frozen Snow Crab Legs
Individual frozen snow crab legs, sectioned and cleaned, are a popular seafood product under HTS 0306.14.4020 for frozen snow crab. Sourced primarily from Alaska fisheries, they retain their shell and are frozen at sea for optimal quality.
IQF Frozen Snow Crab Sections
Individually quick frozen (IQF) snow crab leg sections under HTS 0306.14.4020 allow for easy portioning in retail. These shell-on pieces from opilio snow crab are blast-frozen to prevent clumping.
Frozen Alaskan Snow Crab Claws
Large frozen claws from Alaskan snow crab, classified as frozen snow crab under HTS 0306.14.4020. These are prized for their sweet meat and sold shell-on for culinary use.
Opilio Snow Crab Frozen Legs and Body
Frozen snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio) including legs and partial body sections, under HTS 0306.14.4020 for frozen snow crab. Processed for wholesale distribution while in shell.
Bering Sea Frozen Snow Crab Mix
Mixed frozen sections of snow crab legs, claws, and knuckles from Bering Sea fisheries, specifically HTS 0306.14.4020 frozen snow crab. Ideal for value-added processing.