Frozen Portunus Pelagicus Crabmeat from Japan
Premium frozen meat from Portunus pelagicus, a swimming crab of the Portunidae family, processed by steaming, picking, and blast-freezing. Classified under HTS 1605.10.40.30 for other frozen swimming crab meat, ideal for high-end Asian cuisine and ready-to-cook applications.
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%
Import Tips
• Provide commercial invoice detailing exact species (Portunus pelagicus) and processing method to match HTS description
• Comply with USDA/APHIS requirements for aquaculture-sourced crab to prevent quarantine issues
• Avoid bulk packing pitfalls; segregate from king crab to prevent duty rate mix-ups