Frozen Dungeness Crab Sections from Germany
Frozen half-sections or clusters of Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister), typically from Pacific Northwest waters, supplied to restaurants and markets. Falls under HTS 0306.93.40.00 as other frozen crabs not enumerated elsewhere. Excludes pellets or flours per chapter notes.
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
• Provide detailed processing records showing no cooking to stay in 0306; cooked product requires 0306.17 classification
• Comply with NOAA fisheries import permits if from regulated fisheries; label country of catch and processing
• Test for contaminants like heavy metals; common pitfall is inadequate cold chain documentation leading to rejection