Pasteurized Frozen Tanner Crab
Frozen Tanner crabs (Chionoecetes bairdi), a snow crab relative from Alaska/Bering Sea, pasteurized lightly but remaining raw-frozen. Since they are not cooked and are in the shell, they classify under tariff item 0306.93.00 as 'other crabs'.
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% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Tanner crab is specifically named in another tariff item
Named species take precedence.
If the pasteurization process is considered cooking
Cooked crustaceans are classified separately.
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
• Clarify that pasteurization does not constitute cooking; provide documentation of the process
• Ensure the species name (Chionoecetes bairdi) is on the invoice
• If importing from the US, consider NAFTA/USMCA rules for duty preference
Related Products under Tariff item 0306.93.00
Blue Swimming Crabmeat Pasteurized
Pasteurized crabmeat from blue swimming crabs (Portunus pelagicus), shelled and treated for safety. This product falls under tariff item 0306.93.00 as it is crabmeat, not in shell, and is not prepared or preserved beyond pasteurization, which is a form of processing covered by this heading.
Canned Fresh Crabmeat (Unprepared)
Freshly picked crabmeat packed in cans without additives, chilled for distribution. This product is classified under tariff item 0306.93.00 as it is crabmeat, not in shell, and is not prepared or preserved beyond shelling and chilling, which are processes covered by this heading.
Chilled Backfin Crabmeat
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Chilled Red Rock Crab Meat in Shell
Chilled whole or sectional red rock crabs (Cancer productus) maintained in refrigerated brine for freshness, destined for high-end sushi markets. This product falls under tariff item 0306.93.00 as it is a crab in shell, chilled, and not smoked or cooked, which is covered by this heading.
Chilled Samoan Crab
Fresh chilled Samoan crabs (Scylla tranqubaria), Pacific island variety packed on ice for export. This product is classified under tariff item 0306.93.00 as it is a crab in shell, chilled, and not smoked or cooked, which is covered by this heading.
Fresh Chilled Hairy Crab
Live or freshly chilled hairy crabs (Eriocheir sinensis), Chinese mitten crabs prized for roe, imported in oxygenated boxes. This product falls under tariff item 0306.93.00 as it is a crab in shell, chilled, and not smoked or cooked, which is covered by this heading.