Imitation Crab Salad with Pollock from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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