IQF Frozen Dungeness Crab Leg Meat from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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