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Crab Carapace Fragments

Broken carapace shells from crabs, dried and unfit for food, for chitin or fertilizer. HTS 0511.91.00.90 as other crustacean products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3913.90.20Higher: 43.3% vs 37.5%

If modified into alginates

Chemical derivatives from shells go to plastics chapter.

2309.90Lower: 13.9% vs 37.5%

If for aquaculture feed

Prepared specifically for animal feed uses 2309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Detail fragmentation process in docs to confirm crude state

• Avoid contamination with meat residues

• Industrial end-use affidavits helpful