Frozen Crawfish Flour

Finely ground flour made from frozen freshwater crawfish (Procambarus clarkii), suitable for human consumption in baking or as a protein supplement. Classified under HTS 0309.90.10.10 as a frozen flour of crustaceans, specifically freshwater crawfish, fit for human consumption per Chapter 3 notes excluding headings 0305-0308.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0306.19.01Same rate: 35%

If sold as whole frozen crawfish, not processed into flour

Whole or simply frozen crustaceans fall under heading 0306 for unprepared products, not processed flours/meals of 0309.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 35%

If deemed unfit for human consumption or used as aquafeed

Chapter notes exclude human-fit products from 0309; animal feed preparations of aquatic invertebrates go to Chapter 23.

2106.90.99Lower: 13.9% vs 35%

If mixed with seasonings or other ingredients into a food preparation

Blended products become food preparations under 2106, not pure crustacean flours of 0309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify Section 609 compliance if sourced from regions with sea turtle bycatch risks, even for freshwater species; provide origin documentation

Label products clearly as 'fit for human consumption' with nutritional info to avoid reclassification as animal feed under Chapter 23

Ensure frozen state is maintained via bill of lading temperature logs to prevent shifting to unfrozen subheading 0309.90.1001