Crab Cake Mix with Tuna in Tin from Japan
Pre-made crab cake patties incorporating real crab meat and tuna chunks, breadcrumbs, and spices, canned in airtight tins for heating and serving. This qualifies for HTS 1605.10.05.10 as a crab-based prepared meal containing fish meat in airtight containers.
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
• Submit binding ruling request if tuna content nears crab levels to confirm principal crab ingredient
• Test for commercial sterility to validate airtight preservation method
• Declare exact species of crab and tuna for traceability under seafood import monitoring