Crab Meat Pellets
Compressed pellets of crab meat flour, bound lightly for human consumption in snacks or supplements. HTS 0309.90.90.00 covers these crustacean pellets per chapter definition of agglomerated products fit for humans.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| π²π½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π¨π¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π©πͺGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π―π΅Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not in flour/pellet form but shelled crab meat
Crustaceans in shells or cooked forms stay in heading 0306, not processed flours.
If sold as compounded food pellets
Pellets with additives become Chapter 21 food preps.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Document binder quantity to comply with 'small quantity' pellet definition
β’ Ensure HACCP plans for shellfish allergens
β’ Common issue: incorrect declaration as frozen crab meat
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