Backfin Blue Crab Meat in Tin from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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