Pasteurized Frozen Blue Crab Backfin Meat from China
Premium backfin meat from Callinectes sapidus blue crabs, pasteurized, frozen in 1-lb blocks for retail thawing. This prepared product is under HTS 1605.10.40.25 as frozen crabmeat from swimming crabs of this species.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Ensure pasteurization logs and time-temperature records to prove compliance with preservation standards
• For refrigerated container shipments, monitor bills of lading for temperature breaches that could trigger re-inspection
• Use ISF filings 24 hours pre-loading to avoid delays on perishable seafood