Dungeness Crab Pasteurized Meat from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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