Frozen Dungeness Claw Meat Chunks

Large chunk claw meat from Dungeness crabs, frozen for high-end sushi and salads. HTS 1605.10.40.15 covers this as preserved frozen crabmeat, other than specified types.

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.

0306.17.00Lower: 35% vs 40%

If for frozen whole claws in-shell

Unextracted claws remain as unprepared frozen crustaceans in Chapter 3.

1605Same rate: 40%

If canned rather than frozen

Canned crabmeat uses separate preserved subheadings.

0710.80.40.00Lower: 35% vs 40%

If frozen after blanching/drying process

Blanched-frozen mixes with veg processes shift headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include shell fragment analysis reports to prove clean extraction

Time imports outside peak seasons to avoid quota issues on Pacific shellfish

Use ISF filings early for ocean shipments from Alaska processors