Frozen Golden King Crab Claw Meat

Extracted and frozen claw meat from golden king crab (Lithodes aequispinus), prized for its sweet flavor, prepared by steaming and freezing. Under HTS 1605.10.40.02 as other frozen king crab.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1605.10.40Same rate: 40%

If from specific statistical reporting categories

Minor statistical suffixes within 1605.10.40 differentiate by processing method or origin.

0208.90Lower: 16.4% vs 40%

If misdeclared as fresh meat without preparation

Chapter 2 is for ungulate meat; crab is crustacean, but uncooked could shift to Chapter 3.

1605.58Lower: 15% vs 40%

If sold as part of a mixed seafood platter set

Assorted prepared crustaceans or molluscs use broader subheadings if not pure king crab.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare exact species and harvest location to comply with US seafood traceability rules

Maintain -18°C or colder throughout transport; temperature excursions trigger FDA holds

Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'Dungeness' which uses different HTS 1605.10.30