Canned Dungeness Crab Meat

Premium Dungeness crab meat packed in airtight tin cans, ready for consumption or use in recipes like crab cakes or salads. This product falls under HTS 1605.10.20.30 as it is prepared crabmeat from Dungeness crab (Cancer magister) preserved in airtight containers. It meets the subheading note linking prepared products to Chapter 3 species.

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 in airtight containers, such as in plastic tubs or pouches

Crabmeat preserved but not airtight shifts to general 'other' container subheading outside 1605.10.20.

0306.17.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen uncooked crabmeat, not prepared or preserved

Unprepared or uncooked crab falls under Chapter 3 as fresh or frozen crustaceans, not Chapter 16 prepared products.

1605.10Same rate: 35%

If imitation crabmeat made from Dungeness crab surimi

Surimi-based imitation products are classified separately under the imitation crab subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify species identification as Dungeness crab via documentation to match HTS 1605.10.20.30; misidentification leads to reclassification

Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and labeling requirements for airtight containers, including country of origin and net weight

Obtain prior notice via FDA's system and check for any Section 609 restrictions on shrimp-related products if blended