Chilled Red Rock Crab Meat in Shell from China
Chilled whole or sectional red rock crabs (Cancer productus) maintained in refrigerated brine for freshness, destined for high-end sushi markets. HTS 0306.93.40.00 covers other chilled crabs in shell, aligning with chapter scope for non-smoked, non-cooked crustaceans.
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
• Maintain strict temperature logs (below 40°F) for chilled imports to pass CBP inspection
• Include health certificates confirming no diseases or antibiotics, per FDA import alerts
• Avoid declaring as 'fresh' if held over 24 hours post-harvest; may shift to frozen classification