Frozen Blue Crab Whole from Japan
Whole frozen blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus) in shell, caught from Atlantic waters, unpeeled and unprepared beyond freezing. Fits HTS 0306.14.40 as other frozen crabs, not king or North Pacific snow crab. Adheres to chapter exclusion of human-consumable pellets.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide harvest location proof to comply with Lacey Act declarations for marine species
• Monitor for soft-shell vs hard-shell; processing state affects value declaration
• Use insulated shipping to maintain frozen state—thawed goods may require reclassification