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.

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 from different crab species like king or Dungeness

Only snow crab (Chionoecetes spp.) is under 0306.14.4020; other frozen crabs use different subheadings.

0304Lower: 16% vs 35%

If imported fresh or chilled instead of frozen

Fresh/chilled snow crab is classified in heading 0304, separate from frozen products.

0710.80.70Higher: 46.3% vs 35%

If dried or dehydrated

Dried snow crab shifts to Chapter 07 for vegetables and dehydrated products, not fresh frozen.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain NOAA catch certificates to trace sustainability and meet U.S. import requirements for crab

Ensure cold chain integrity with temperature logs to pass CBP inspections

Avoid common pitfalls by declaring exact net weight excluding glaze ice