Chilled Snow Crabmeat Lump from Japan
Premium lump meat from Chionoecetes opilio snow crabs, sustainably sourced from Alaskan waters and kept chilled. Falls under HTS 0306.33.20.00 as fresh or chilled crabmeat, specifically extracted meat not in shell or further processed.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide FDA prior notice and ensure shellfish HACCP plan compliance for border clearance
• Label with country of origin and harvest date to avoid reclassification as 'dressed' under different subheadings
• Test for histamine levels in chilled products to prevent decomposition claims during customs inspection