Frozen Whole Dungeness Crab from Mexico
Whole Dungeness crabs (Metacarcinus magister) caught off the Pacific coast, frozen immediately after harvest to preserve freshness. Classified under HTS 0306.14.4030 as frozen Dungeness crab in shell, not further processed beyond freezing.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify species identification with scientific name (Metacarcinus magister) via documentation to avoid misclassification
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP and Section 609 if any shrimp contamination risks; provide frozen chain-of-custody records
• Avoid common pitfalls like improper labeling of shell-on status, which could shift to meat-only codes