Imitation Crab Salad in Jar from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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