Pasteurized Lump Crabmeat from China
Premium lump crabmeat extracted from blue crabs, pasteurized for extended shelf life without freezing. Classified under HTS 0306.93.20.00 as processed crabmeat, not in shell, suitable for direct use in gourmet dishes. It meets the definition of crabmeat in this heading for shelled crustacean products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain certificates of origin and processing statements to confirm compliance with U.S. food safety standards like HACCP and FDA seafood requirements
• Verify supplier pasteurization records to avoid misclassification as fresh or frozen whole crab
• Check for anti-dumping duties on crabmeat from specific countries like China or Vietnam