Frozen Flower Crab Claw Meat from Germany
Frozen claw meat from flower crabs (Portunus sanguinolentus), a Portunidae swimming crab, prepared and preserved by cooking and freezing. HTS 1605.10.40.30 covers this 'other' category for versatile use in soups and appetizers.
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
• Include processing plant sanitation records per FDA seafood HACCP for smooth CBP clearance
• Specify 'swimming crab' on entry summary to align with hierarchy; avoid generic 'crabmeat'
• Watch for moisture content declarations, as excess ice glaze can trigger undervaluation scrutiny