Lump Blue Crab Meat in Airtight Jar from China
Premium lump white meat from blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus), pasteurized and sealed in glass jars for gourmet use. Classified under HTS 1605.10.20.51 due to its species-specific preparation in airtight containers as per chapter notes. Ideal for crab cakes or appetizers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Provide FDA import alerts check for histamine levels in scombroid species, though less common in crabs
• Label with country of origin, net weight, and 'pasteurized' status per FDA seafood labeling guide
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluation; use transaction value based on commercial invoices