Dungeness Crab Pasteurized Meat from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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