Canned King Crab Meat

Premium king crab meat packed in airtight tin cans, ready for direct consumption or use in gourmet dishes. This product is classified under HTS 1605.10.20.10 as prepared king crab in airtight containers, fitting the definition of preserved crustaceans from heading 1605. It undergoes cooking, shelling, and canning to ensure shelf stability.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽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.

1605.10.40Higher: 40% vs 35%

If not packed in airtight containers, such as in plastic trays or pouches

Products in non-airtight packaging fall under the broader 'other' crabmeat category outside the specific airtight subheading.

0306.17.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen but unprepared, without cooking or preserving processes

Unprepared or simply frozen king crab is classified in Chapter 3 as live, fresh, or frozen crustaceans, not prepared/preserved.

1605Same rate: 35%

If king crab is imitation or contains non-crab fillers exceeding minor amounts

Imitation crab products made primarily from surimi shift to the 'other prepared aquatic invertebrates' heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify origin compliance with Section 609 if involving shrimp-related supply chains, though king crab is exempt; provide CITES documentation if sourced from protected Alaskan stocks

Ensure airtight container integrity certification and accurate net weight labeling on cans to avoid reclassification or penalties

Conduct lab testing for species identification (Paralithodes camtschaticus) to confirm king crab classification and prevent mislabeling fines