Fresh Chilled Snow Crab Legs from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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