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

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+35.0%45%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1604.12Lower: 10% vs 45%

If marketed as surimi without crab imitation claim

Pure surimi preparations fall under prepared fish products in heading 1604.

1605.10.40Lower: 40% vs 45%

If frozen rather than shelf-stable

Frozen crab preparations are excluded from airtight container subheading.

2106.90Lower: 16.4% vs 45%

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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