Dead Whole Crabs from Japan
Unfit whole dead crabs from Chapter 3, rejected due to disease or spoilage, for rendering or bait. HTS 0511.91.00 applies to such crustacean products not suitable for human food. Excludes fresh or preserved edible crabs.
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
• Obtain APHIS import permits for potential disease vectors in crustaceans
• Document rejection reasons from processing plants to prove unfitness status
• Inspect for invasive species to comply with ballast water and biosecurity rules