Frozen Bairdi Snow Crabmeat (Chionoecetes bairdi) from Japan
Premium frozen crabmeat from Bairdi snow crab (Chionoecetes bairdi), hand-picked and IQF-frozen for sushi and gourmet applications. HTS 1605.10.40.10 covers this as other frozen snow crabmeat from listed species, prepared but not in paste or imitation form.
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
• Submit FDA Prior Notice 2-8 hours before arrival with exact HTS and species details
• Avoid misdeclaration as 'lump' vs 'flake' meat; specify processing method in invoices
• Use HACCP-certified suppliers to streamline FSMA compliance checks