Frozen Blue Crab Meat (Callinectes sapidus) from Germany
Pasteurized and frozen meat from blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus), a species of swimming crab in the Portunidae family, processed by cooking, shelling, and freezing. This product is classified under HTS 1605.10.40.25 as frozen crabmeat specifically from Callinectes spp., distinguishing it from fresh or live crabs in Chapter 3.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify species identification with documentation confirming Callinectes sapidus to avoid misclassification under other crab subheadings
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide certificates of analysis for pasteurization and freezing processes
• Check for Section 609 restrictions if sourced from regions with shrimp bycatch concerns, even for crab products