Backfin Blue Crab Meat in Tin from Canada
Backfin portions of blue crab (C. sapidus) meat, cooked, pasteurized, and hermetically sealed in metal tins. This product is specifically under HTS 1605.10.20.51 for Callinectes spp. crabmeat in airtight containers, aligning with subheading notes on species identity.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
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
• Comply with Lacey Act declarations for species and harvest location to prevent seizures
• Test for heavy metals and pathogens; retain lab reports for CBP examination
• For refrigerated shipments, maintain cold chain documentation to avoid spoilage claims