Dungeness Crab Lump Meat in Glass Jars from Japan
Hand-picked lump meat from Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister), steamed and sealed in airtight glass jars with brine. This falls under HTS 1605.10.20 as preserved crabmeat in airtight containers, suitable for salads or dips. Glass jars provide an airtight hermetic seal essential for this classification.
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
• Submit commercial invoice detailing jar capacity and fill weight to confirm airtight status
• Ensure jars meet FDA glass packaging standards to prevent breakage claims during transit
• Avoid misdeclaration by specifying 'cooked and preserved' vs. 'pasteurized' if not heat-treated post-canning