Chilled Crab Meal from Japan
Coarse meal produced by grinding chilled crab meat, intended for human consumption in soups, patties, or as a protein supplement. Falls under HTS 0309.90.20.00 because it's a meal of crustaceans processed from chilled material, fit for direct human use without further cooking beyond fresh state.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Maintain cold chain documentation (below 4°C) to prove 'chilled' status and prevent reclassification as ambient-temperature products
• Include FDA prior notice and shellfish safety certificates; watch for allergen labeling requirements