Frozen Red Rock Crab Meat

Frozen meat from red rock crab (Cancer productus) is cooked, picked from shells, and quick-frozen for foodservice use, fitting HTS 1605.10.40.35 as other frozen crabmeat. This classification applies to preserved crabmeat excluding enumerated species and forms.

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 in shells, even frozen

Frozen crabs in shells remain under Chapter 3 as crustaceans, not shelled meat products.

1605.10.40Same rate: 40%

If from Dungeness crab species

Dungeness crabmeat has a specific subheading, distinguishing it from generic 'other' crabmeat.

2009.90.40.00Lower: 25% vs 40%

If packed in vinegar or sauce, not plain meat

Pickled or sauced crabmeat moves to Chapter 20 for other prepared aquatic products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label packs clearly with species name and processing details to facilitate CBP examination and avoid misclassification

Obtain prior notice via FDA's system for all frozen seafood entries to prevent holds at port