Pasteurized Frozen Blue Crab Backfin Meat from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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