IQF Frozen Dungeness Crab Leg Meat

Individually quick frozen (IQF) leg meat from Dungeness crabs, ideal for premium restaurant dishes. Falls under HTS 1605.10.40.15 due to being frozen, extracted crabmeat classified as 'other' preserved crustaceans, not in paste 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.

0306.14Lower: 10% vs 40%

If imported as frozen crab legs in-shell, not extracted meat

In-shell frozen legs are under Chapter 3 for unprepared crustaceans.

1605.10.40.30Same rate: 40%

If specifically labeled as lump or claw meat variety

Statistical suffixes distinguish meat types within Dungeness frozen crabmeat.

0710.80.97Higher: 49.9% vs 40%

If dried or dehydrated instead of frozen

Dehydrated crabmeat moves to vegetables chapter if vegetable-like processing applied.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use IQF certification to prove individual freezing prevents clumping, aiding quality inspections

Include lot traceability docs linking to harvest areas off Pacific Northwest coasts

Watch for moisture content exceeding limits, which could reclassify as imitation crab