Frozen Pasteurized Crabmeat
Frozen pasteurized crabmeat is lightly cooked and pasteurized before freezing to extend shelf life, primarily from snow or king crab. Since it is not fully cooked and is not for processing, it is classified as 'Other' frozen crabs under tariff item 0306.14.90.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5% | +25.0% | 30% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5% | — | 5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the crabmeat is fully cooked or prepared beyond pasteurization
Prepared or preserved crab products fall under chapter 16, not chapter 3.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the pasteurization process does not constitute cooking, as fully cooked crabmeat may be classified under heading 1605
• Provide documentation on the pasteurization method to customs
• Ensure the product is frozen and fit for human consumption
Related Products under Tariff item 0306.14.90
Frozen Blue Crabmeat Lump
Frozen blue crabmeat lump consists of premium lump meat harvested from blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus), frozen immediately after picking to preserve texture and flavor. This product is shelled and contains no additives, classifying it under the 'Other' category of frozen crabs, as it is not king or snow crab and is not intended for further processing.
Frozen Blue Crab Whole
Frozen blue crab whole consists of whole blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus) in shell, frozen without further preparation. As a non-king or snow crab species, not for processing, it falls under the 'Other' category of frozen crabs in tariff item 0306.14.90.
Frozen Dungeness Crabmeat
Frozen Dungeness crabmeat is picked meat from Dungeness crabs (Metacarcinus magister), frozen without further cooking or additives. As a shelled product from a non-king or snow crab species, it falls under the 'Other' category of frozen crabs in tariff item 0306.14.90.
Frozen Dungeness Crab Sections
Frozen Dungeness crab sections are frozen sections of Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister) in shell, including body and leg portions. Since it is not king or snow crab and not for processing, it is classified as 'Other' frozen crabs under tariff item 0306.14.90.
Frozen Hairy Crab Whole
Frozen hairy crab whole consists of whole Chinese hairy crabs (Eriocheir sinensis) in shell, frozen for delicacy markets. As a non-king or snow crab species, not for processing, it falls under the 'Other' category of frozen crabs in tariff item 0306.14.90.
Frozen Jonah Crab Clusters
Frozen Jonah crab clusters are frozen clusters of Jonah crab (Cancer borealis) legs and claws in shell. As a non-king or snow crab species, not for processing, it is classified as 'Other' frozen crabs under tariff item 0306.14.90.