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.

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.

0306.14Lower: 10% vs 40%

If imported as frozen whole clusters with shell, not extracted meat

Frozen snow crab clusters in shells are under Chapter 3 as unprepared; meat extraction makes it prepared under 1605.

1605.10.40.15Same rate: 40%

If from C. bairdi species instead of C. opilio

Species-specific subheadings separate C. opilio (small) from other snow crabs like C. bairdi in frozen crabmeat.

0710.80.97Higher: 49.9% vs 40%

If dried or dehydrated rather than frozen

Dehydrated crabmeat falls under Chapter 7 as frozen or dried vegetables/legumes, but no—wait, actually for aquatic, it stays in 1605 if preserved; but dried shifts to 1605.90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use IQF processing certificates to prove compliance with freezing standards and prevent thawing issues during customs inspection

Label with exact species (C. opilio) and size ('small') to match HTS criteria and avoid reclassification to general crabmeat

Check for anti-dumping duties on Asian-sourced snow crab; provide origin certificates for potential exemptions