Jonah Crab Meat in Retort Pouches from Germany
Cooked Jonah crab (Cancer borealis) claw meat in flexible retort pouches that are hermetically sealed for airtight preservation. This product is classified under HTS 1605.10.20 as crabmeat in airtight containers, designed for camping or emergency rations. Retort processing makes it commercially sterile.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Confirm retort pouches meet 'airtight' via pressure tests in supporting documentation
• Label with catch area to comply with US seafood traceability rules
• Watch for reclassification if pouches lack full hermetic seal