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

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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