Dungeness Crab Pasteurized Meat

Pasteurized claw and body meat from Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister), prepared by cooking and shelling but not hermetically sealed, under HTS 1605.10.4040 as other crabmeat. Popular in Pacific Northwest cuisine for cakes and salads.

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 frozen immediately after cooking

Even cooked crabmeat classified as frozen goes back to Chapter 3 subheadings.

1605.10Same rate: 40%

If in retail-ready airtight containers

Retail-packed preserved crabmeat uses dedicated airtight subheadings.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 40%

If dried or dehydrated, not moist pasteurized

Dried crabmeat is 'frozen, dried, or otherwise preserved vegetables/fruits' but actually shifts to dehydrated provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide processing records showing cook/pasteurize steps to justify Chapter 16 over Chapter 3

Label with country of catch vs processing; transshipped goods may face origin scrutiny

Avoid bulk packing that mimics frozen shipments to prevent duty evasion claims

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