Frozen Crab Meat Pellets from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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