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Frozen Hair Crab Meat

Frozen picked meat from hair crab (Erimacrus isenbeckii), a Japanese species, prepared by cooking and freezing for export, fits HTS 1605.10.40.35 for other frozen crabmeat. Excludes canned or specific varieties.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+37.5%42.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0306.17.00Lower: 37.5% vs 42.5%

If in airtight containers, frozen whole

Frozen whole crabs in containers stay under Chapter 3, not shelled meat.

1604.19Lower: 18.5% vs 42.5%

If prepared as crab cakes or patties

Mixed/formed crab products may classify under Chapter 16 fish preparations.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Include Japanese export certificates confirming processing method to support HTS claim

• Monitor for CITES if rare species, though hair crab typically exempt