Fresh King Crab Legs

Fresh red king crab legs from Bering Sea American fishery operations. Product separated from body on U.S. vessels only, no foreign landing or condition change during transshipment. Qualifies under 9815.00.20.00 as unprocessed American shellfish.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽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.

0306.17.00Higher: 35% vs 10%

If cooked or steamed

Even minimally cooked crab classifies as prepared/preserved crustaceans

0306.14Same rate: 10%

If frozen legs only

Frozen king crab legs fall under specific frozen crab provisions

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide sectioned leg photos showing fresh condition and U.S. vessel markings

Include crab harvest permits from Alaska Department of Fish & Game

Avoid misdeclaration as cooked product

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