Pasteurized Frozen Small Snow Crab Meat (C. opilio) from Japan
Small C. opilio snow crab meat that is lightly pasteurized then frozen for preservation, meeting prepared crabmeat criteria. HTS 1605.10.40.05 applies to this frozen, species-specific small snow crab product.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide lab tests for pasteurization levels to confirm it remains 'frozen crabmeat' and not fully cooked product
• Ensure cold chain integrity with temperature logs to prevent spoilage claims at entry
• For retail packs, add country-of-origin labeling per CBP rules to avoid penalties