Swimming Crab Meat in Aluminum Cans from China
Portunus pelagicus (swimming crab) white meat, cooked and canned in lightweight aluminum airtight containers for export. HTS 1605.10.20 covers this preserved crabmeat product popular in Asian markets. Aluminum cans ensure airtight integrity for global shipping.
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
• Declare exact species (Portunus spp.) to avoid generic 'crabmeat' scrutiny
• Test for antibiotics common in Asian aquaculture per FDA import refusals
• Use double-seamed cans to prove airtight seal