1605.10.40.25/IQF Frozen Pasteurized Blue Crab Lump Meat/Japan

IQF Frozen Pasteurized Blue Crab Lump Meat from Japan

Individually quick frozen (IQF) lump meat from blue swimming crabs (Callinectes sapidus), pasteurized for safety and shelf-life extension. It fits HTS 1605.10.40.25 as frozen crabmeat from this specific Portunidae species, prepared by cooking and extraction.

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%

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Import Tips

• Use commercial invoices specifying 'IQF frozen crabmeat, Callinectes sapidus' and net weight excluding glaze to prevent undervaluation disputes

• Obtain prior notice via FDA's PREDICT system for all seafood imports and ensure cold chain integrity during transit

• Label products with country of origin and species name per HTS requirements to avoid CBP reclassification