Frozen Dungeness Crab Whole from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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