Frozen Blue Crab Lump Meat

Premium lump meat from Atlantic blue crab (Callinectes sapidus), cooked, hand-picked, and frozen in blocks, classified under HTS 1605.10.40.35 for other frozen crabmeat. It qualifies as prepared/preserved crab excluding pasteurized or specific regional 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.

1605.10Same rate: 40%

If pasteurized, not frozen

Pasteurized crabmeat falls under refrigerated prepared subheadings, separate from frozen.

0306.16.00Lower: 35% vs 40%

If raw, uncooked crabmeat

Uncooked crabmeat is unprepared and stays in Chapter 3 crustaceans.

1605.10.05.10Higher: 45% vs 40%

If from specific swimming crabs like Portunus

Certain swimming crab species have dedicated headings, splitting from 'other' crabmeat.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide lab analysis for moisture/protein content if challenged, as it distinguishes pure meat from imitations

Comply with USDC traceability rules for blue crab; maintain chain-of-custody records from harvest

Avoid pitfalls by declaring exact net weight of meat, excluding glaze/ice, per CBP guidelines