Frozen Jonah Crabmeat from Japan
Shelled meat from Jonah crabs (Cancer borealis), frozen immediately after picking for quality preservation. Falls under HTS 0306.93.20.00 as crabmeat derived from other crab species, processed by shell removal. Ideal for commercial seafood processors.
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
• Maintain unbroken cold chain documentation from harvest to import to prevent reclassification as spoiled goods
• Label with species name (e.g
• Jonah crab) to comply with FDA Country of Origin Labeling for seafood
• Test for heavy metals and pathogens as common pitfalls in crabmeat imports