Blue Swimming Crab Lump Meat from Japan
Lump meat from blue swimming crab (Portunus pelagicus), thermally pasteurized in non-airtight bulk, classified under HTS 1605.10.4040 for other preserved crabmeat. Popular in Thai and Indo-Pacific exports.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify antibiotic-free status for Asian-sourced crabmeat
• Declare picker country if steamed abroad vs domestically
• Monitor EU/US residue limits for veterinary drugs