Bairdi Snow Crab Mixed Meat in Retort Pouch

Mixed leg and body meat from Chionoecetes bairdi snow crab, retort-processed for sterility in flexible airtight pouches. This preserved product is classified in HTS 1605.10.20.25 for snow crab meat in airtight containers, beyond simple cooking.

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.

0306.17.00.20Same rate: 35%

If merely shelled and frozen, not preserved

Frozen crab meat without preservation remains Chapter 3 shelled crustaceans.

1605Same rate: 35%

If imitation crab made from surimi

Surimi-based imitation products classify separately as 'other prepared'.

1902.20.00Higher: 41.4% vs 35%

If formed into patties or shapes

Pattied crab meat treated as stuffed pasta analogs under Chapter 19.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm retort pouch qualifies as 'airtight container' via pressure testing; segregate by species in documentation

Pitfall: declaring net weight incorrectly affects statistical suffixes

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