King Crab Meat in Sterilized Cans from Japan
High-end king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) meat from legs, retort-sterilized and packed in airtight aluminum cans. HTS 1605.10.20 applies to this shelf-stable crabmeat product, prepared for export markets. Sterilization ensures long shelf life without refrigeration.
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
• Provide lab tests for heavy metals common in king crab to satisfy FDA import alerts
• Use tamper-evident cans and declare sterilization method on entry docs