Fresh Chilled Dungeness Crab from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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