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
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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