Canned Fresh Crabmeat (Unprepared) from Japan
Freshly picked crabmeat packed in cans without additives, chilled for distribution. Under HTS 0306.93.20.00 as basic crabmeat, not prepared or preserved beyond shelling. Borderline with retail packing but classified here if minimal processing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.5%
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
• Declare as 'unprepared' with affidavits if no salt or preservatives added
• Comply with FDA low-acid canned food regulations regardless
• Avoid pitfall of overpacking leading to reclassification as retail goods