Imitation Crab Salad in Jar
A prepared salad made with surimi (pollock-based imitation crab containing fish meat), mayonnaise, celery, and onions, sealed in an airtight glass jar. Classified under HTS 1605.10.05.10 due to crab-like product with fish meat as a prepared meal in airtight container.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If marketed as surimi without crab imitation claim
Pure surimi preparations fall under prepared fish products in heading 1604.
If frozen rather than shelf-stable
Frozen crab preparations are excluded from airtight container subheading.
If for retail sale as a food preparation not principally seafood
If perceived as a mixed salad with minimal seafood, it may classify as other food preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document surimi composition to prove fish meat inclusion; surimi is treated as crab product with fish base
• Ensure jar seal meets airtight standards to prevent duty shift to non-airtight subheadings
• Include country-of-origin labeling for surimi, often from Alaska pollock, and FDA prior notice
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