Frozen Tanner Crab Meat

Frozen leg and claw meat from Tanner crab (Chionoecetes bairdi), processed by steaming and freezing, under HTS 1605.10.40.35 as other frozen crabmeat not elsewhere specified. This covers generic frozen crabmeat preparations.

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.

1605.10.40.25Same rate: 40%

If Jonah crab specifically

Jonah crabmeat has its own subheading within frozen crabmeat.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 40%

If dried or dehydrated

Dried crabmeat shifts to Chapter 7 for vegetables/legumes but includes some aquatic veg-like preps.

1605Same rate: 40%

If imitation crabmeat from surimi

Surimi-based imitation products are classified separately as prepared fish pastes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use ISF filings 24 hours pre-vessel arrival for frozen seafood to avoid penalties

Test for histamine levels in frozen crabmeat; high levels can lead to FDA detention