Fresh Chilled Dungeness Crab from China
Freshly harvested Dungeness crabs (Metacarcinus magister) packed on ice immediately after capture, maintaining premium quality. Falls under HTS 0306.33.4000 as chilled 'other' crabs, distinct from live or specific species subheadings. Popular in Pacific Northwest cuisine.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Maintain strict cold chain documentation (below 4°C) to prove 'chilled' status and prevent reclassification
• Include shellfish sanitation program compliance certificates for US FDA entry requirements
• Label clusters vs whole crabs clearly, as processing state affects potential alternative classifications