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
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
• 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