Bulk Frozen Small C. opilio Crabmeat for Foodservice
Bulk-packed frozen meat from small snow crabs (C. opilio), intended for commercial foodservice use, preserved solely by freezing. Fits HTS 1605.10.40.05 as frozen crabmeat of specified small C. opilio.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If institutional/retail packed rather than bulk
Packing method differentiates bulk from retail/institutional in statistical suffixes.
If frozen but with significant shell fragments, considered not fully prepared
Presence of shell may keep it as frozen crustaceans under Chapter 3, not extracted meat.
If from Dungeness or other non-snow crab species
Different crab species like Cancer magister (Dungeness) have separate prepared crab headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• For bulk 40lb blocks, ensure tamper-evident packaging to pass CBP exams
• Obtain fishery certificates for sustainable sourcing, required for certain origins like Russia
• Distinguish from retail packs; bulk avoids consumer labeling but needs commercial invoice details
Related Products under HTS 1605.10.40.05
Frozen Small Snow Crab Meat (C. opilio)
Frozen crabmeat specifically from small-sized Chionoecetes opilio snow crabs, prepared and preserved by freezing without further processing. This falls under HTS 1605.10.40.05 as it is frozen crabmeat of the C. opilio species, classified as 'small' based on size criteria in the tariff schedule.
IQF Small C. opilio Snow Crab Meat Clusters
Individually quick frozen (IQF) meat from small Chionoecetes opilio snow crab clusters, extracted and preserved by rapid freezing. Classified under HTS 1605.10.40.05 for its specific species, small size, and frozen prepared state.
Pasteurized Frozen Small Snow Crab Meat (C. opilio)
Small C. opilio snow crab meat that is lightly pasteurized then frozen for preservation, meeting prepared crabmeat criteria. HTS 1605.10.40.05 applies to this frozen, species-specific small snow crab product.
Frozen Small Opilio Crab Leg Meat
Extracted leg meat from small Chionoecetes opilio snow crabs, frozen immediately post-processing for preservation. This pure crabmeat product is precisely under HTS 1605.10.40.05 due to species and size.