Frozen Snow Crab Clusters from Japan
Frozen clusters from snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio), consisting of legs and claws still partially in shell, packed for retail or foodservice use. Classified under HTS 0306.14.40 as other frozen crabs, not specifically snow crab from the North Pacific or king crab. Meets chapter definition for crustaceans in shell, frozen, excluding flours, meals, or pellets.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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 origin documentation to avoid confusion with snow crab under 0306.14.02; provide species identification certificates
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and country-specific import alerts for contaminants in frozen crab
• Include commercial invoice detailing net weight excluding glaze/ice to prevent misdeclaration pitfalls