Imitation Crab Salad with Pollock from China
A prepared seafood salad made from surimi (pollock-based imitation crab), mayonnaise, celery, and onions, ready for consumption. Classified under HTS 1605.10.05.90 because it contains crab-like products with fish meat (pollock) as a prepared meal.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Submit ingredient breakdown showing surimi's fish base (pollock) to justify 'containing fish meat' classification
• Comply with FDA prior notice for ready-to-eat seafood and allergen labeling for fish and shellfish
• Watch for CBP scrutiny on 'imitation' products; retain manufacturing records to prove crab flavoring doesn't dominate