1605.10.40.25/Pasteurized Frozen Blue Crab Backfin Meat/Japan

Pasteurized Frozen Blue Crab Backfin Meat from Japan

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 — 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

• 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