Jonah Crab Meat in Retort Pouches

Cooked Jonah crab (Cancer borealis) claw meat in flexible retort pouches that are hermetically sealed for airtight preservation. This product is classified under HTS 1605.10.20 as crabmeat in airtight containers, designed for camping or emergency rations. Retort processing makes it commercially sterile.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+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 in standard plastic bags

Non-retort flexible packaging doesn't provide the required airtight preservation.

0306.17.00Same rate: 35%

If sold as peeled but uncooked meat

Uncooked peeled crabmeat is still under unprepared crustaceans.

1902.20.00Higher: 41.4% vs 35%

If stuffed into pasta like ravioli

Crabmeat incorporated into pasta products becomes stuffed pasta under Chapter 19.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Confirm retort pouches meet 'airtight' via pressure tests in supporting documentation

โ€ข Label with catch area to comply with US seafood traceability rules

โ€ข Watch for reclassification if pouches lack full hermetic seal

Related Products under HTS 1605.10.20

Dungeness Crab Lump Meat in Glass Jars

Hand-picked lump meat from Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister), steamed and sealed in airtight glass jars with brine. This falls under HTS 1605.10.20 as preserved crabmeat in airtight containers, suitable for salads or dips. Glass jars provide an airtight hermetic seal essential for this classification.

Swimming Crab Meat in Aluminum Cans

Portunus pelagicus (swimming crab) white meat, cooked and canned in lightweight aluminum airtight containers for export. HTS 1605.10.20 covers this preserved crabmeat product popular in Asian markets. Aluminum cans ensure airtight integrity for global shipping.

Pasteurized Blue Crab Meat in Cans

Pasteurized blue crab meat (Callinectes sapidus) packed in airtight tin cans, ready for direct consumption or use in recipes like crab cakes. This product falls under HTS 1605.10.20 as prepared crabmeat specifically in airtight containers, distinguishing it from fresh or frozen crabmeat in Chapter 3. It is a shelf-stable seafood product processed for retail sale.

Snow Crab Meat in Vacuum-Sealed Tins

Premium snow crab (Chionoecetes spp.) leg and body meat, cooked and packed in vacuum-sealed metal tins for long-term storage. Classified under HTS 1605.10.20 due to its preparation as preserved crabmeat in airtight containers, ideal for gourmet applications. This excludes fresh or refrigerated snow crab products.

King Crab Meat in Sterilized Cans

High-end king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) meat from legs, retort-sterilized and packed in airtight aluminum cans. HTS 1605.10.20 applies to this shelf-stable crabmeat product, prepared for export markets. Sterilization ensures long shelf life without refrigeration.

Red Rock Crab Pasteurized Meat in Tins

Pasteurized meat from red rock crab (Cancer productus), packed in small airtight tins for artisanal sales. Falls under HTS 1605.10.20 for prepared crabmeat in airtight containers, perfect for charcuterie boards. Pasteurization extends shelf life while maintaining texture.