Pasteurized Frozen Small Snow Crab Meat (C. opilio) from Mexico

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.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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