Frozen Crawfish Flour from Japan
Finely ground flour made from frozen freshwater crawfish (Procambarus clarkii), suitable for human consumption in baking or as a protein supplement. Classified under HTS 0309.90.10.10 as a frozen flour of crustaceans, specifically freshwater crawfish, fit for human consumption per Chapter 3 notes excluding headings 0305-0308.
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
• Verify Section 609 compliance if sourced from regions with sea turtle bycatch risks, even for freshwater species; provide origin documentation
• Label products clearly as 'fit for human consumption' with nutritional info to avoid reclassification as animal feed under Chapter 23
• Ensure frozen state is maintained via bill of lading temperature logs to prevent shifting to unfrozen subheading 0309.90.1001