Frozen Pasteurized Crabmeat
Crabmeat lightly cooked and pasteurized before freezing to extend shelf life, primarily from snow or king crab. This product is classified under tariff item 0306.14.10 as it is intended for further processing, despite the light cooking step.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pasteurized crabmeat is sold as a finished product
Other frozen crabs not for processing are classified under this sibling item.
If the crabmeat is fully cooked and ready to eat
Prepared crab products fall under Chapter 16.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the pasteurization does not constitute cooking for direct consumption, as this may change classification
• Keep records of the processing intent to present to CBSA
• Check if the product meets Canadian food safety standards for processing
Related Products under Tariff item 0306.14.10
Bulk Frozen Blue King Crab for Processing
Bulk shipments of frozen blue king crab (Paralithodes platypus) destined for further processing into meat. This product is classified under tariff item 0306.14.10 as it is intended for processing.
Bulk Frozen Golden King Crab for Processing
Bulk-packed frozen golden/brown king crab (Lithodes aequispinus) destined for further processing into value-added products. This industrial frozen import is classified under tariff item 0306.14.10 as it is for processing.
Bulk Frozen Red King Crab for Processing
Bulk-packed frozen red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) intended for further processing into value-added products. This raw frozen material is classified under tariff item 0306.14.10 as it is specifically for processing.
Bulk Frozen Southern Red Santolla King Crab for Processing
Bulk packed frozen whole Southern red santolla king crabs destined for industrial processing, in shell, uncooked. This product is classified under tariff item 0306.14.10 as it is intended for further processing.
Frozen King Crabmeat Legs
Frozen leg meat from king crabs (Paralithodes spp.), shelled and processed for foodservice use. This product falls under tariff item 0306.14.10 as it is specifically intended for further processing, distinguishing it from retail-ready crabmeat.
Frozen Snow Crabmeat
Frozen meat extracted from snow crabs (Chionoecetes spp.), typically packed in blocks or trays without shells. This product is intended for further processing, making it eligible for tariff item 0306.14.10.