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.

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.

1605.10.60.10Lower: 35% vs 40%

If cooked and not frozen

Cooked crabmeat without freezing moves to other prepared crustaceans in 1605.10.60, differentiating preservation method.

0307.71.00Lower: 35% vs 40%

If in shells as frozen cooked clusters

Frozen cooked crab in shells is under Chapter 3; removal for meat-only shifts to prepared in 1605.

1605Same rate: 40%

If containing additives like salt or seasonings over minimal levels

Flavored or seasoned crabmeat may classify under other prepared crustaceans if not pure meat.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide lab tests for pasteurization levels to confirm it remains 'frozen crabmeat' and not fully cooked product

Ensure cold chain integrity with temperature logs to prevent spoilage claims at entry

For retail packs, add country-of-origin labeling per CBP rules to avoid penalties