Swimming Crab Pasteurized Meat in Cans from Mexico
Pasteurized meat from blue swimming crab (Portunus pelagicus), canned in airtight containers for export markets. HTS 1605.10.20.90 covers this as other crabmeat, distinct from refrigerated or US-specific blue crab. Widely used in Asian fusion cuisine.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Check for antidumping duties on Asian swimming crab; use precise species naming
• Provide processing facility HACCP plans for FDA review
• Don't overlook country-specific quotas under US trade agreements