Frozen Crawfish Meal Powder from Japan
Coarse frozen meal derived from dehydrated freshwater crawfish, intended for soups, seasonings, or nutritional shakes for human use. Falls under HTS 0309.90.10.10 as frozen meal of crustaceans (freshwater crawfish), distinct from pellets or unprepared forms per chapter definitions.
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
• Obtain FDA prior notice for shellfish powders and ensure HACCP plans address histamine risks in crustacean meals
• Provide lab analysis confirming >50% crawfish content to justify 0309 classification over mixed preparations
• Avoid common pitfall of improper freezing documentation, which could lead to duty reassessment under fresh subheadings