Fresh Chilled Snow Crab Legs from Japan
Chionoecetes spp. snow crab clusters, fresh chilled from Alaskan or Russian waters, in shell. Classed in HTS 0306.39.0100 as other chilled crustaceans. High-value clusters for sushi and steaming.
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 NOAA fishery certificates for sustainable sourcing to avoid Lacey Act violations
• Segment legs properly in declarations; whole clusters vs. sections affect value reporting
• Test for histamine levels in chilled crab to comply with FDA defect action levels