Imitation Crab Salad with Pollock from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
20%
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
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