Pasteurized Frozen Dungeness Crabmeat

Dungeness crabmeat pasteurized then frozen for extended shelf life in foodservice. Fits HTS 1605.10.40.15 as frozen other crabmeat, prepared via heat treatment.

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.

1605.10.20.10Lower: 35% vs 40%

If pasteurized and refrigerated, not frozen

Chilled pasteurized meat has dedicated non-frozen subheading.

0306.14Lower: 10% vs 40%

If sold as cooked clusters with shell

Shell-on cooked products stay in fresh/frozen Chapter 3.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document pasteurization temps (min 180°F) to validate pathogen kill steps

Avoid condensation in packaging to prevent thaw-refreeze classification issues

Pair with country-specific health certs from exporters like Canada