Pasteurized Chilled Lump Crabmeat from China
Generic lump crabmeat pasteurized at low temperature to extend shelf life while remaining chilled. HTS 0306.33.20.00 for fresh/chilled crabmeat, as pasteurization does not constitute cooking per trade rulings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include processing logs showing pasteurization temps below cooking thresholds
• Label 'refrigerate only' to affirm chilled status and prevent freezing claims
• Budget for potential CBP sampling to confirm no bacterial growth indicating spoilage