Pasteurized Blue Crab Meat from Germany
Pasteurized blue crab meat (Callinectes sapidus) is cooked, picked from the shell, and pasteurized for shelf stability, classified under HTS 1605.10.4040 as prepared or preserved crabmeat, not frozen or in airtight containers. This product is commonly used in gourmet salads, crab cakes, and seafood dips.
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
• Verify species identification and provide certificates of origin to comply with HTS classification for 'other' crabmeat
• Ensure proper labeling for pasteurization process and net weight; avoid misclassification as frozen (0306.14)
• Check for Section 609 restrictions if sourced from regions with shrimp bycatch concerns, even for crab products