Frozen Blue Crabmeat Lump from Japan
Premium lump meat from blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus), frozen immediately after picking for maximum freshness. Falls squarely under HTS 0306.14.20.00 as frozen crabmeat without shell or additives.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use ISF filing 24 hours prior with detailed HTS and value for seafood imports
• Provide lab analysis if blended with imitation crab to avoid adulteration claims
• Monitor CBP rulings on 'lump vs. claw meat' for uniform classification