Frozen Crab Meat Pellets from China
Agglomerated pellets formed from frozen crab meat by compression, intended for human consumption in ready-to-use form like soups or patties. HTS 0309.90.10.61 covers these frozen crustacean pellets per chapter definition of 'pellets'.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare binder quantity (must be small per chapter notes) to avoid reclassification as prepared foods
• Register with FDA and provide temperature logs proving frozen state throughout supply chain
• Watch for misclassification pitfalls if pellets exceed 1cm; may be seen as larger food preps