Frozen Crab Meat Pellets from Japan
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 — 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
• 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