Frozen Bairdi Snow Crabmeat (Chionoecetes bairdi)

Premium frozen crabmeat from Bairdi snow crab (Chionoecetes bairdi), hand-picked and IQF-frozen for sushi and gourmet applications. HTS 1605.10.40.10 covers this as other frozen snow crabmeat from listed species, prepared but not in paste or imitation form.

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.

1604.19.41.00Higher: 45% vs 40%

If prepared from non-crab crustaceans like shrimp

Prepared shrimp/prawns fall under heading 1604, separate from crab in 1605.

1605.10.05.10Higher: 45% vs 40%

If in refrigerated but not frozen state

Chilled prepared crabmeat uses different subheading; freezing specifies 1605.10.40.

1902.20.00Higher: 41.4% vs 40%

If formed into imitation crab sticks with binders

Processed into surimi-based imitation products shifts to prepared meals/pasta chapter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit FDA Prior Notice 2-8 hours before arrival with exact HTS and species details

Avoid misdeclaration as 'lump' vs 'flake' meat; specify processing method in invoices

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