Frozen Dungeness Crab Whole from Canada

Whole frozen Dungeness crabs (Metacarcinus magister) in shell, cooked by steaming before freezing for market sale. HTS 0306.14.4090 covers this as other frozen crabs, including steamed/boiled in-shell products whether chilled or frozen.

Duty Rate — Canada → 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

Include cooking method details in entry docs to confirm in-shell status post-steaming/boiling

Test for histamine levels per FDA guidelines, as frozen cooked crab is prone to scombrotoxin

Declare total weight accurately, as moisture loss in freezing can lead to undervaluation disputes