Fresh Chilled Stone Crab Claws from China
Fresh chilled stone crab claws (Menippe mercenaria) from Florida waters, harvested seasonally and packed in ice. Classified as 'other' chilled crabs under HTS 0306.33.4000 since only claws are imported, not whole live animals. Luxury seafood item served cold.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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
• Comply with claw regeneration regulations - only harvest one claw per crab per season
• Provide claw count and weight declarations matching invoice for customs valuation
• Avoid temperature excursions above 45°F to maintain chilled classification