Pasteurized Crab Claws

Pasteurized crab claws are cooked, shelled or intact claws from snow or king crab that are heat-processed and vacuum-sealed for preservation, falling under HTS 1605.40.10 as other prepared crustaceans. Ideal for gourmet seafood platters.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0306.14Lower: 10% vs 35%

If merely cooked but not preserved for long-term storage

Lightly cooked crab claws without preservatives stay under Chapter 3 crustaceans.

1605.40Same rate: 35%

If specifically imitation crab products

Surimi-based imitation crab claws have separate subheadings within other crustaceans.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If dried or dehydrated without cooking

Dried crab claws classify as temporarily preserved vegetables/aquatics in Chapter 7.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide pasteurization process logs and lab tests for pathogens to meet FDA import standards

Check for country-specific quotas or AD/CVD orders, especially from Asia; use bonds for suspended entries

Avoid pitfalls by declaring exact preparation method—mislabeling as 'cooked' vs 'pasteurized' can trigger reclassification